The Holy Republics of Xoshya is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Grynn Varaelse with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, punitive income tax rates, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working, devout population of 1.818 billion Xoshyans 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 medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Xoshya City. The average income tax rate is 66.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Xoshyan economy, worth 190 trillion Xoshyan Vanyirs a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is an impressive 104,927 Xoshyan Vanyirs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Women give birth underneath so many blankets that the doctor can't feel the bump, excessive wheelchair ramps on government buildings have been compared to theme park attractions, the education system is being cleansed of all corporate influence, and the amount welfare recipients spend on fertilizer has exploded. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Xoshya's national animal is the Scallop, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Varaelsi.

Xoshya is ranked 236,227^th in the world and 251^st in Panam for Most Advanced Defense Forces, scoring 952.11 on the Total War Preparedness Rating.