The Republic of Autonomous Star Systems is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 20 million Autonomous Star Systemsians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Public Transport also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.0%.

The strong Autonomous Star Systemsian economy, worth 821 billion Ducats a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Arms Manufacturing, and Door-to-door Insurance Sales. Average income is 41,073 Ducats, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 264,723 per year while the poor average 2,574, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Autonomous Star Systems's national animal is the Bear, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Autonomous Star Systems is ranked 225,312^th in the world and 27^th in Swabia for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.