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Largest Retail Industry: 262ndHighest Wealthy Incomes: 280thFattest Citizens: 623rd
The Dominion of
Iron Fist Consumerists Imperialist Pig Dog Oppressors
The end is near. I hear a noise at the door...
Influence
Dealmaker
Parking Enforcement
Region
Civil Rights
Some
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Rare

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Edge Hill

Population8.448 billion

CapitalInnsmouth
LeaderSupreme Benthic Father
FaithThe Esoteric Order of Dagon

CurrencyTithe
AnimalCephalopod

The Dominion of Edge Hill is a mammoth, efficient nation, ruled by Supreme Benthic Father with an iron fist, and notable for its ubiquitous missile silos, enslaved workforce, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 8.448 billion Hillerites are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The relatively small, corrupt, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Industry, and Administration are also considered important, while Social Policy and Welfare aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Innsmouth. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 82.5%.

The frighteningly efficient Hillerite economy, worth a remarkable 3,719 trillion Tithes a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Retail, Information Technology, and Uranium Mining. Average income is an amazing 440,245 Tithes, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 2,757,716 per year while the poor average 29,787, a ratio of 92.6 to 1.

The arms industry is backed by government subsidies and harsh anti-protest laws are in place, people reciting Shakespeare have become a common sight, Supreme Benthic Father accepted United Federation theatrical awards for Best Writer and Best Actress on behalf of the absent recipients, and APCs on school runs disgorge kids via assault ramps. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Edge Hill's national animal is the Cephalopod, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is The Esoteric Order of Dagon.

Edge Hill is ranked 103,828th in the world and 5th in The Community for Highest Poor Incomes, with 29,787.74 Standard Monetary Units.

Top
1%
Largest Retail Industry: 262ndHighest Wealthy Incomes: 280thFattest Citizens: 623rdLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 633rdMost Corrupt Governments: 671stHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 793rdMost Advanced Defense Forces: 912thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 933rdHighest Average Incomes: 936thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 982ndMost Devout: 1,054thLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 1,125thLargest Insurance Industry: 1,137thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 1,259thLargest Mining Sector: 1,388thLargest Black Market: 2,001stMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 2,519thMost Avoided: 2,611thMost Efficient Economies: 2,755thRudest Citizens: 2,799thTop
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Most Subsidized Industry: 3,138thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 3,276thMost Patriotic: 3,539thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 3,835thLargest Governments: 3,976thLargest Agricultural Sector: 4,309thMost Cultured: 4,398thLargest Gambling Industry: 4,641stLargest Soda Pop Sector: 5,356thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 5,899thMost Scientifically Advanced: 6,112thLargest Information Technology Sector: 6,143rdHighest Economic Output: 7,200thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 11,122ndMost Valuable International Artwork: 12,303rdLargest Publishing Industry: 14,318thHighest Average Tax Rates: 14,442ndHighest Disposable Incomes: 14,517thTop
10%
Lowest Crime Rates: 16,765thSmartest Citizens: 20,387thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 27,916thMost Advanced Public Transport: 29,728thMost Advanced Public Education: 29,918th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Edge Hill's influence in The Community rose from "Instigator" to "Dealmaker".
  • : Edge Hill's influence in The Community fell from "Dealmaker" to "Instigator".
  • : Edge Hill was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
  • : Edge Hill was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry.
  • : Edge Hill's influence in The Community rose from "Instigator" to "Dealmaker".
  • : Following new legislation in Edge Hill, APCs on school runs disgorge kids via assault ramps.
  • : Edge Hill was ranked in the Top 1% of the world for Most Subsidized Industry, the Top 5% for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector, and the Top 10% for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Edge Hill was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Advanced Public Education.
  • : Edge Hill's influence in The Community rose from "Contender" to "Instigator".
  • : Edge Hill was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates.

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