The Union of Esterio is a mammoth, socially progressive nation, ruled by Chrono Horogoro with an iron fist, and renowned for its free-roaming dinosaurs, keen interest in outer space, and prohibition of alcohol. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 8.621 billion Esterians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Oumae. The average income tax rate is 78.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Esterioan economy, worth a remarkable 1,407 trillion Ethers a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Retail, and Automobile Manufacturing. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is an impressive 163,319 Ethers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Airship use has soared while property values beneath their routes have plummeted, space shuttles regularly launch rubbish into space, heartfelt sentiments are mercilessly marketed by a million-Ether treacle machine, and if there's something strange in your neighborhood you call Brancaland. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Esterio's national animal is the Wolf, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Esterio is ranked 15,595^th in the world and 1^st in Souls for Smartest Citizens, with 76.56 quips per hour.