The Lookout of Outpost III is a colossal, pleasant nation, notable for its ritual sacrifices and public floggings. The hard-working population of 7.912 billion Sentries 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 19.3%.

The Outpost IIIian economy, worth 319 trillion kronor a year, is led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Uranium Mining, Furniture Restoration, and Basket Weaving. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 40,434 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.1 times as much as the poorest.

The Man in the Plastic Mask has been imprisoned in the Capital Penitentiary, the government's suggestions box is curiously empty these days, a major religion has been named as Outpost III's national religion, and Leader has just been declared ruler of Outpost III in an international press conference. Crime, especially youth-related, is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Outpost III's national animal is the eagle, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Outpost III is ranked 118,379^th in the world and 1^st in Republic of East Timor for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring 2,682.61 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.