The Colony of Altair 3 is a mammoth, efficient nation, renowned for its frequent executions, smutty television, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-working, humorless population of 7.694 billion Altairians 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 is primarily concerned with Defense, although Education, Healthcare, and Environment are also considered important. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Altair City. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 28.3%.

The powerhouse Altair 3ian economy, worth 586 trillion Dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Automobile Manufacturing, and Tourism. Black market activity is notable. Average income is 76,256 Dollars, with the richest citizens earning 8.1 times as much as the poorest.

Replacement organs are grown in vats, academics are questioning the quality of the nation's newly-reprinted science textbooks, counselors have to sign pledges supporting gay rights before they can speak to any patients, and biker gangs and fashionistas are converting to Violetism en masse. Crime, especially youth-related, is a problem, perhaps because of the country's complete lack of prisons. Altair 3's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Altair 3 is ranked 39,964^th in the world and 1^st in Sagittarius Arm for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 2,269.74 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.