The Empire of Theranis III is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Your Celestial Highness with an iron fist, and renowned for its ban on automobiles, vat-grown people, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless population of 28.523 billion Therans 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 relatively small, corrupt, socially-minded, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Theraas Kaan. The average income tax rate is 26.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Theranis IIIian economy, worth an astonishing 12,174 trillion kraans a year, is mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 426,815 kraans, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Politicians preface their speeches with a declaration that any resemblance to speeches given by individuals living or dead is purely coincidental, structures are raised on promises, counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients, and 4-year-olds are often found reminiscing about the 'good old days'. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Theranis III's national animal is the makhraan, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is none.

Theranis III is ranked 332,213^th in the world and 2^nd in Kataru Kur Gal for Highest Drug Use, scoring 0.28 on the Pineapple Fondness Rating.