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Largest Black Market: 317thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 493rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 502nd
The Imperial Empire of
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Unyielding
Influence
Nipper
Region
Civil Rights
Very Good
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Some

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Ascenon

Population28.255 billion

CapitalCadia
LeaderCarrow
FaithInfinite God Dragon

CurrencyImperial Credit
AnimalMutated Lizard-Dragon

The Imperial Empire of Ascenon is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Carrow with an even hand, and notable for its frequent executions, public floggings, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless population of 28.255 billion Ascenonians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The relatively small, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Cadia. The average income tax rate is 77.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Ascenonian economy, worth an astonishing 10,944 trillion Imperial Credits a year, is fairly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Retail. Average income is an amazing 387,334 Imperial Credits, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Ascenon's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region, extreme hiring regulations mean a job in Ascenon is often a lifetime appointment, Ascenonian actors literally work from cradle to grave, and pieces of iron pyrite are believed to be worth their weight in gold. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ascenon's national animal is the Mutated Lizard-Dragon, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution, and its national religion is Infinite God Dragon.

Ascenon is ranked 2,692nd in the world and 101st in Balder for Most Cultured, scoring 228 on the Snufflebottom-Wiggendum Pentatonic Scale.

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Largest Black Market: 317thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 493rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 502ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 568thHighest Economic Output: 662ndHighest Poor Incomes: 1,021stMost Scientifically Advanced: 1,181stHighest Average Incomes: 1,217thLargest Publishing Industry: 1,681stLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2,148thRudest Citizens: 2,282ndMost Developed: 2,415thMost Cultured: 2,692ndSmartest Citizens: 2,760thMost Corrupt Governments: 2,778thTop
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Most Advanced Defense Forces: 3,084thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 3,492ndLongest Average Lifespans: 3,582ndLowest Crime Rates: 3,741stMost Advanced Public Education: 4,693rdMost Efficient Economies: 4,720thHealthiest Citizens: 5,235thLargest Governments: 5,282ndLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 5,285thLargest Populations: 5,339thHighest Food Quality: 5,427thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 5,952ndLargest Mining Sector: 7,565thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 7,745thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 7,818thLargest Retail Industry: 7,919thMost Patriotic: 8,014thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 8,608thHighest Disposable Incomes: 9,460thMost Subsidized Industry: 10,726thLargest Gambling Industry: 11,111thMost Inclusive: 12,391stMost Secular: 12,650thMost Advanced Public Transport: 13,191stTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 16,050thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 19,501stHighest Average Tax Rates: 21,450thMost Valuable International Artwork: 23,238th
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Largest Black Market: 15th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 17th in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 21st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 22nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 25th in the regionHighest Economic Output: 29th in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 37th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 46th in the regionLargest Publishing Industry: 54th in the regionRudest Citizens: 87th in the regionMost Developed: 96th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 96th in the regionMost Cultured: 101st in the regionTop
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Most Corrupt Governments: 131st in the regionLongest Average Lifespans: 154th in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 157th in the regionLargest Populations: 162nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 174th in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 190th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 195th in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 197th in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 224th in the regionLargest Governments: 232nd in the regionHealthiest Citizens: 235th in the regionHighest Food Quality: 236th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 266th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 289th in the regionLargest Retail Industry: 338th in the regionMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 406th in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 450th in the regionHighest Wealthy Incomes: 479th in the regionLargest Gambling Industry: 496th in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 505th in the regionLargest Mining Sector: 530th in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 574th in the regionMost Inclusive: 629th in the regionHighest Disposable Incomes: 647th in the regionTop
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Most Patriotic: 700th in the regionMost Secular: 729th in the regionMost Advanced Public Transport: 771st in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 1,075th in the regionMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 1,127th in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 1,212th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Ascenon, pieces of iron pyrite are believed to be worth their weight in gold.
  • : Following new legislation in Ascenon, Ascenonian actors literally work from cradle to grave.
  • : Ascenon was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Dead, Most Survivors, and Most Zombies.
  • : Ascenon's influence in Balder rose from "Newcomer" to "Nipper".
  • : Ascenon's influence in Balder rose from "Hatchling" to "Newcomer".
  • : Following new legislation in Ascenon, extreme hiring regulations mean a job in Ascenon is often a lifetime appointment.
  • : Following new legislation in Ascenon, Ascenon's children are widely acknowledged as the most foul-mouthed in the region.
  • : Ascenon was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Largest Cheese Export Sector.
  • : Ascenon's influence in Balder rose from "Unproven" to "Hatchling".
  • : Ascenon was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Rudest Citizens.

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