The Federation of Arengin Union is a colossal, efficient nation, ruled by Prime Minister Vladimir Grodick with an even hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, sprawling nuclear power plants, and pith helmet sales. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 9.924 billion Arenginians 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 Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Union City. The average income tax rate is 59.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Arenginian economy, worth a remarkable 1,357 trillion Aren Rubles a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Book Publishing industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Information Technology. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 136,810 Aren Rubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Directors of low-budget sci-fi films are flocking to use Union City as a backdrop, unwary hikers climbing the bluffs of Mount Union City make great practice for foreign snipers, conscripts often volunteer for a second tour of duty so they can get a ticket to next year's Army Revue, and the army is spending millions cloning khaki-colored dinosaurs. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Arengin Union's national animal is the Northen Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Arengin Union is ranked 68,274^th in the world and 13^th in Federation of Allies for Rudest Citizens, with 59.39 Insults Per Minute.