The Empire of Aeryis is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Supreme Commander Crex with an even hand, and renowned for its pith helmet sales, strictly enforced bedtime, and digital currency. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 22.98 billion Aeryisians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Law & Order, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tris. The average income tax rate is 78.6%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Aeryisian economy, worth a remarkable 3,328 trillion Tris a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is fairly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 144,861 Tris, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Graverobbers claim they're acting within the interest of 'scientific preservation', disadvantaged neighbourhoods have become no-go areas after sundown, ice-filled coffins are ominously positioned in the corner of every hospital ward, and political talk shows often have children as guests whenever they need commentary on world religions. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Aeryis's national animal is the Penguin, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Aeryis is ranked 9,549^th in the world and 623^rd in Lazarus for Lowest Crime Rates, with 101.93 law-abiding acts per hour.