The Next Step of Evolution of Ai is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.834 billion robits 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 Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 26.1%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Aian economy, worth 131 trillion delta eagles a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Woodchip Exports, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 34,204 delta eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.8 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ai's national animal is the Kitsune.

Ai is ranked 217,257^th in the world and 406^th in Far East Oriental Federation for Highest Food Quality, scoring 10.54 on the Meeshlin-Starr Index.