The Commonwealth of Manuck is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by President Willis with an even hand, and notable for its otherworldly petting zoo, compulsory military service, and rampant corporate plagiarism. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 2.154 billion Manuckians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Venus City. The average income tax rate is 44.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Manuckian economy, worth 258 trillion credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an impressive 119,921 credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Military minds worry that 'the blue screen of death' on brand new operating systems may be a literal description, imitation is the sincerest form of felony, posters on 'Manuckian Values' advise against being proud of Manuck, and property subletting is going underground. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Manuck's national animal is the vulture, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Ásatrú.

Manuck is ranked 17,048^th in the world and 230^th in the South Pacific for Highest Drug Use, scoring 114.4 on the Pineapple Fondness Rating.