The Empire of - Q is a massive, safe nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, democratic population of 2.584 billion - Qians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 29.5%.

The strong - Qian economy, worth 104 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Furniture Restoration, and Information Technology. Average income is 40,610 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.5 times as much as the poorest.

Voting is voluntary, euthanasia is legal, citizens can be frequently spotted going about their business stark naked, and a well-funded social safety net protects the unfortunate. Crime is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. - Q's national animal is the deer.

- Q is ranked 232,251^st in the world and 48^th in Federation of States for Largest Basket Weaving Sector, scoring zero on the Hickory Productivity Index.