The Democratic States of Artificial Chimore System is a massive, orderly nation, remarkable for its closed borders, zero percent divorce rate, and free-roaming dinosaurs. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 3.267 billion Artificial Chimore Systemians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Industry. The average income tax rate is 68.8%.

The frighteningly efficient Artificial Chimore Systemian economy, worth 479 trillion Freedom Units a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient, fairly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Tourism, and Beef-Based Agriculture. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is an impressive 146,766 Freedom Units, with the richest citizens earning 5.2 times as much as the poorest.

The Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in the incidence of delayed menopause, the weather report is the prisoners' favourite programme, airplane passengers have been known to stuff pillows in their jackets to get extra arm room, and the Artificial Chimore System Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually while those near the tracks complain about the noise. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Artificial Chimore System's national animal is the Democrat, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Artificial Chimore System is ranked 89,073^rd in the world and 2^nd in StarFleet Army Organization for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 45,791.15 Standard Monetary Units.