The Republic of Starlight Hyacinth is a massive, orderly nation, remarkable for its closed borders, keen interest in outer space, and infamous sell-swords. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 2.228 billion Starlight Hyacinthians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 47.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Starlight Hyacinthian economy, worth 225 trillion lotuses a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Cheese Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 101,049 lotuses, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

Ill and injured visitors in Starlight Hyacinth have to walk it off until they return home, reports of arson have doubled since the introduction of a privatised fire protection service, getting an autograph has become harder than ever, and politicians have to be granted day-release from prison to speak on bills. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Starlight Hyacinth's national animal is the moonlark, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Starlight Hyacinth is ranked 47,671^st in the world and 274^th in eta for Highest Poor Incomes, with 57,199.97 Standard Monetary Units.