The Empire of Takashia is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Emperor Hawkeye with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, unlimited-speed roads, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless population of 4.982 billion Takashians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and look forward to their next free and open election, to be held on an as-yet unannounced date.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Peson. The average income tax rate is 65.2%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Takashian economy, worth 690 trillion Zennies a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Information Technology, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 138,521 Zennies, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Photographers have to apply for a license to photograph Emperor Hawkeye, Takashia's soft-touch approach to diplomacy has made it known as the 'push-over' of the region, colleges adhere to rigid ethnic quotas for admissions, and mandatory daycare is provided by the government. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Takashia's national animal is the Panda, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Takashia is ranked 137,109^th in the world and 534^th in the Pacific for Largest Populations, with 4.98 billion capita.