The Stellar System of Alpha Centauri AB is a colossal, socially progressive nation, renowned for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 4.41 billion Alpha Centaurians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, although Healthcare, Welfare, and Education are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.0%.

The strong Alpha Centaurian economy, worth 181 trillion centauruses a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is fairly diversified and led by the Automobile Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Basket Weaving, and Pizza Delivery. Average income is 41,176 centauruses, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 265,383 per year while the poor average 2,581, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Alpha Centauri AB's national animal is the centaur, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Alpha Centauri AB is ranked 235,152^nd in the world and 1^st in Alpha Centauri for Largest Publishing Industry, scoring -3.16 on the Bella Potter Productivity e-Index.