The Holy Empire of Atom 12 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 3.308 billion Atom 12ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government prioritizes Spirituality, although Welfare, Education, and Healthcare are also considered important, while Environment and Law & Order are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 11.9%.

The strong Atom 12ian economy, worth 177 trillion Atoms a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Pizza Delivery industry, with major contributions from Gambling, Automobile Manufacturing, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 53,703 Atoms, with the richest citizens earning 8.4 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low. Atom 12's national animal is the Deathclaw, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Atom 12 is ranked 264,902^nd in the world and 23^rd in Capital Wasteland for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 12.25 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.