The Republic of Messier 15 is a colossal, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning horse population. The quiet, industrious population of 2.992 billion Messier 15ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 26.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 15ian economy, worth 77.1 trillion pounds a year, is quite specialized and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 25,772 pounds, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 15's national animal is the horse.

Messier 15 is ranked 223,355^th in the world and 3,762^nd in eta for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 234.72 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.