The Commonwealth of The Imperial Republic is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 5.557 billion Republicans are known throughout the region for their efficiency and work ethic, as well as their general suspicion of leisure.

The medium-sized, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Welfare, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 31.9%.

The strong Republican economy, worth 294 trillion Imperial Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Basket Weaving, Pizza Delivery, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 52,999 Imperial Credits, with the richest citizens earning 7.0 times as much as the poorest.

The "war on terror" doesn't seem to be making Republicans any less frightened, crowds of flag-burning protesters tend to accidentally become crowds of burning protesters, open-casket funerals are avoided at all cost, and whales in captivity live in little more than glorified goldfish bowls. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Imperial Republic's national animal is the Krayt Dragon, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

The Imperial Republic is ranked 126,789^th in the world and 4,217^th in Lazarus for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 50 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.