The Colony of Outward is a massive, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 1.927 billion Outwardians 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 Welfare. The average income tax rate is 24.0%.

The Outwardian economy, worth 74.7 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Information Technology, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 38,770 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

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

Outward is ranked 199,544^th in the world and 777^th in Alliance of Storage Power for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.