The Empire of Persec is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Maximilllan Perseci I with an even hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, daily referendums, and devotion to social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.324 billion Persecis 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 government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Administration, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Belvita. The average income tax rate is 37.6%.

The thriving Persecian economy, worth 133 trillion Percs a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Uranium Mining. Average income is an impressive 100,980 Percs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.3 times as much as the poorest.

The government maintains a Department of Skulduggery, the seats at the back of the parliament are reserved for indigenous ministers, there's no representation without taxation, and the government has declined to declare any particular religion as its 'official' one. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Persec's national animal is the Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Persec is ranked 157,677^th in the world and 110^th in Britannia for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 71.41 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.