The Republic of Shell-13 is a mammoth, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 9.979 billion Shell-13ians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 25.7%.

The Shell-13ian economy, worth 373 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Gambling, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 37,399 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Shell-13's national animal is the Kitsune, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Shell-13 is ranked 157,907^th in the world and 101^st in Alliance of Storage Power for Most Compassionate Citizens, scoring 42 on the Kitten Softness Rating.