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Most Patriotic: 73rdMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 105thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 123rd
The Versian Empire of
Psychotic Dictatorship Fascist Dictatorship
Never question the sovereignty of House Vers Allusia
Empress Asseylum Vers Allusia V
Influence
Negotiator
Civil Rights
Outlawed
Economy
Frightening
Political Freedom
Unheard Of

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Middle Vers

Population11.465 billion

CapitalCapria
LeaderEmpress Asseylum Vers Allusia V
FaithVersianism

Currencycredit
AnimalVersian eagle

The Versian Empire of Middle Vers is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Empress Asseylum Vers Allusia V with an iron fist, and notable for its frequent executions, enslaved workforce, and sprawling nuclear power plants. The hard-nosed, cynical, humorless, devout population of 11.465 billion Versians are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Capria. The average income tax rate is 98.7%.

The frighteningly efficient Versian economy, worth a remarkable 6,645 trillion credits a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is an enormous, deeply entrenched, broadly diversified black market in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Uranium Mining, and Woodchip Exports. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is a breathtaking 579,655 credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Military doctrine says not to open fire until you see the "beady little eyes" of Johnny Foreigner, the military is plagued with unethical researchers, new religious sects are squashed immediately by the government, and journalists giggle uncontrollably while reporting the nation's drug bonfires. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Middle Vers's national animal is the Versian eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Versianism.

Middle Vers is ranked 113,643rd in the world and 24th in Institute of Cellulose for Most Stationary, with 344.345960174 days.

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Most Patriotic: 73rdMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 105thLargest Manufacturing Sector: 123rdLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 128thHighest Average Incomes: 242ndHighest Poor Incomes: 309thMost Devout: 319thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 340thLargest Black Market: 342ndMost Corrupt Governments: 361stLargest Insurance Industry: 368thLargest Mining Sector: 386thLowest Crime Rates: 447thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 463rdLargest Information Technology Sector: 505thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 697thMost Armed: 783rdMost Scientifically Advanced: 814thLargest Agricultural Sector: 834thLargest Governments: 1,288thMost Subsidized Industry: 1,474thMost Efficient Economies: 1,525thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 1,802ndHighest Economic Output: 1,989thHighest Average Tax Rates: 2,175thSmartest Citizens: 2,549thMost Advanced Public Education: 2,883rdTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 3,074thRudest Citizens: 5,726thMost Valuable International Artwork: 6,575thMost Influential: 6,578thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 7,756thMost Conservative: 8,222ndLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 8,258thMost Authoritarian: 9,521stMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 13,022ndLargest Cheese Export Sector: 13,690thMost Developed: 14,800thTop
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Largest Retail Industry: 17,981stMost Cultured: 20,892nd
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Most Devout: 1st in the regionMost Patriotic: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 1st in the regionLargest Black Market: 1st in the regionTop
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Largest Mining Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Corrupt Governments: 2nd in the regionLargest Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 2nd in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 2nd in the regionLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 2nd in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2nd in the regionMost Subsidized Industry: 2nd in the regionLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 2nd in the regionMost Efficient Economies: 3rd in the regionLowest Crime Rates: 3rd in the regionMost Advanced Public Education: 3rd in the regionHighest Average Incomes: 3rd in the regionLargest Insurance Industry: 3rd in the regionMost Armed: 3rd in the regionHighest Average Tax Rates: 3rd in the regionHighest Economic Output: 3rd in the regionLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 3rd in the regionLargest Agricultural Sector: 4th in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 4th in the regionLargest Governments: 4th in the regionMost Conservative: 5th in the regionMost Authoritarian: 5th in the regionLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 5th in the regionMost Influential: 6th in the regionSmartest Citizens: 6th in the regionTop
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Highest Wealthy Incomes: 7th in the regionMost Scientifically Advanced: 7th in the regionMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 8th in the regionMost Extreme: 11th in the regionRudest Citizens: 12th in the regionLargest Soda Pop Sector: 12th in the regionMost Valuable International Artwork: 12th in the regionLargest Cheese Export Sector: 12th in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, journalists giggle uncontrollably while reporting the nation's drug bonfires.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, new religious sects are squashed immediately by the government.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, the military is plagued with unethical researchers.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, military doctrine says not to open fire until you see the "beady little eyes" of Johnny Foreigner.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, the nation's student exchange programs are something of a one way street.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, the "war on terror" doesn't seem to be making Versians any less frightened.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, the saying 'break a leg' is now taken literally.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, Versian watches list strained wrists as a common side effect.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, soldiers' positions are given away by the glint of their bayonets.
  • : Following new legislation in Middle Vers, all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras.

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