The Ordained Lands of Palutenia is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Emperor of the Goddess with an even hand, and renowned for its compulsory military service, public floggings, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 13.905 billion Palutenians 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, Spirituality, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tetra. The average income tax rate is 26.6%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Palutenian economy, worth a remarkable 1,398 trillion Medallions a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 100,564 Medallions, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.2 times as much as the poorest.

Citizens are allowed to rise or fall based on their own merits, the institution of marriage is held sacred and strictly enforced, school teachers check the staff room for hidden webcams before complaining about rebellious students, and the alarmingly racist TV show 'Bigtopians Say the Darndest Things' is a hit. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Palutenia's national animal is the Great White Shark, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Solaris.

Palutenia is ranked 73,163^rd in the world and 2,110^th in The North Pacific for Lowest Crime Rates, with 69.59 law-abiding acts per hour.