The Rogue Nation of Rykern is a massive, orderly nation, ruled by Arnim Zola with an iron fist, and notable for its infamous sell-swords, otherworldly petting zoo, and compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 3.788 billion Rykernians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Education, and Administration are also considered important, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Necropolis. The average income tax rate is 96.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Rykernian economy, worth a remarkable 1,163 trillion bitcoins a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 307,132 bitcoins, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.1 times as much as the poorest.

Residents of ageing concrete tower blocks have vital renovation work stopped by Brutalism enthusiasts, Rykernian tourists are banned from many nations due to their tendency to randomly explode, hospitals fear government fines more than terrorist ransoms, and using "inspect element" is grounds for espionage charges. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Rykern's national animal is the Komodo dragon, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Zolaism.

Rykern is ranked 182,123^rd in the world and 161^st in The Black Hawks for Largest Pizza Delivery Sector, scoring 311.15 on the Pepperoni Propulsion Productivity Index.