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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 11,718thMost Corrupt Governments: 16,768thLargest Information Technology Sector: 18,551st
The White Lined Wall of
Iron Fist Consumerists
Mood: Black twilight ripens to gold and silver
Influence
Enforcer
Region
Civil Rights
Few
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

Overview Policies People Government Economy Rank Trend Cards

I 15

Population11.532 billion

CapitalButte
LeaderEisenhower
FaithWhite Line Fever

Currencytoll
Animalcougar

The White Lined Wall of I 15 is a gargantuan, cultured nation, ruled by Eisenhower with an iron fist, and notable for its vat-grown people, pith helmet sales, and state-planned economy. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 11.532 billion Highwaymen are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Defense, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Butte. The average income tax rate is 68.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Roadworthy economy, worth a remarkable 1,420 trillion tolls a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a large, well-organized, fairly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an impressive 123,157 tolls, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.3 times as much as the poorest.

Children often kick cougars for amusement, men who wear pink are seen as dangerously unmanly, there is a growing belief that consciousness is a simulated illusion within a computer-generated reality, and it is universally agreed that the first 31 issues are the only ones with humor and charm (I 15 has found 2 easter eggs). Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. I 15's national animal is the cougar and its national religion is White Line Fever.

I 15 is ranked 48,810th in the world and 2nd in Montana for Lowest Crime Rates, with 74.53 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 11,718thTop
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Most Corrupt Governments: 16,768thLargest Information Technology Sector: 18,551stLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 19,400thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 19,422ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 20,797th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement.
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement.
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Law Enforcement.
  • : I 15's influence in Montana rose from "Dealmaker" to "Enforcer".
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Stationary.
  • : I 15 was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Highest Average Incomes.

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