The Aderan Republic of Acroticus is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Praetor Arriston Andros with an even hand, and renowned for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, irreverence towards religion, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, humorless population of 18.667 billion Acroticians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Therinia. The average income tax rate is 93.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Acroticusian economy, worth a remarkable 4,031 trillion Ialiras a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Average income is an amazing 215,986 Ialiras, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.2 times as much as the poorest.

Conscripts often volunteer for a second tour of duty so they can get a ticket to next year's Army Revue, the nation doesn't need to go to war in order to acquire new territory, therapists dispense hugs for heroin dealers and cuddles for crackheads, and shaken martini sales have soared in nations surrounding Acroticus. Crime is totally unknown. Acroticus's national animal is the Zaire Tiger, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Acroticus is ranked 9,808^th in the world and 8^th in The Commonwealth Society for Lowest Crime Rates, with 99.96 law-abiding acts per hour.