The Republic of Roderick of Staufen is a huge, genial nation, renowned for its frequent executions, compulsory military service, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate population of 476 million Roderick of Staufenians are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 44.8%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The strong Roderick of Staufenian economy, worth 29.5 trillion Silvers a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Uranium Mining, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 62,056 Silvers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.5 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens must pay to enjoy Roderick of Staufen's pristine beaches, crime suspects are forced to submit to blood testing, the Communist Party claims that selling things for profit isn't necessarily capitalism, and every workday begins with group therapy. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Roderick of Staufen's national animal is the Apostle.

Roderick of Staufen is ranked 75,247^th in the world and 9^th in Berserk for Largest Mining Sector, scoring 4,706.41 on the Blue Sky Asbestos Index.