The Cyberpunk Citystate of Straknov is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Mariye Ookira with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, frequent executions, and free-roaming dinosaurs. The hard-nosed population of 3.353 billion Straknovians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Auratra Privim. The average income tax rate is 72.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Straknovian economy, worth 472 trillion Auratra Vitrova a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Tourism. Average income is an impressive 140,887 Auratra Vitrova, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

The number of deaths due to poor fungus identification is mushrooming, strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices, there's a shortage of swinging hot spots as land development grinds to a halt, and shanty towns have formed around the newly rebuilt commercial district. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Straknov's national animal is the Merlokis Grisaeum, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is 神道.

Straknov is ranked 17,108^th in the world and 543^rd in the South Pacific for Most Beautiful Environments, with 1,112.29 pounds of wildlife per square mile.