The People's Republic of The Forerunners is a very large, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, anti-smoking policies, and devotion to social welfare. The democratic population of 220 million Forerunners hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The enormous, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Welfare, and Defense. The average income tax rate is 74.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The strong a Forerunner economy, worth 13.4 trillion Rancis a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Furniture Restoration, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 60,896 Rancis, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Half-submerged and flooded seaside hotels are technically still next to the beach, confusing advertising has left citizens unsure if cults will either welcome them or try to kill them, posh restaurants scatter glass fragments on the dining room floor to keep out barefoot undesirables, and pandemics are over and done with by the time it takes to pass the nation's stringent border security. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Forerunners's national animal is the dove, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

The Forerunners is ranked 66,760^th in the world and 158^th in Starlight for Highest Poor Incomes, with 44,498.39 Standard Monetary Units.