The Republic of -Cypher- is a mammoth, orderly nation, notable for its museums and concert halls, frequent executions, and fear of technology. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 8.799 billion -Cypher-ians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, well-organized government prioritizes Administration, although Defense, Education, and Healthcare are also considered important. The average income tax rate is 34.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong -Cypher-ian economy, worth 735 trillion gelts a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Retail industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Uranium Mining, and Soda Sales. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 83,594 gelts, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

The new Liquor Legitimacy Office is besieged with job applications from people who have experience in "statistical sampling methods", 'The Anti-Government Hour' is a popular programme on many of -Cypher-'s radio stations, foreigners write "made in -Cypher-" on shoddy merchandise in hope of receiving a buy-out, and the nation's diplomatic missives are now delivered via sniper rifle. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. -Cypher-'s national animal is the fallen.

-Cypher- is ranked 85,174^th in the world and 266^th in Remembrance for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 1,138.53 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.