The Matriarchy of Twdne 117 is a massive, genial nation, notable for its ritual sacrifices, enslaved workforce, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.523 billion Twdne 117ians 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 enormous government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 71.8%.

The sizeable but inefficient Twdne 117ian economy, worth 59.0 trillion yen a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is quite specialized, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Trout Farming. Average income is 38,749 yen, with the richest citizens earning 9.0 times as much as the poorest.

Public projects are synonymous with yawn-inducing conformity, frightened witnesses and seriously ill jurors wear the same handcuffs as the defendant, the long arm of the law possesses a rather slow hand, and military spending is on the increase. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Twdne 117's national animal is the fox.

Twdne 117 is ranked 263,578^th in the world and 368^th in The Crimson Empire for Highest Poor Incomes, with 11,677.28 Standard Monetary Units.