The Sublime Empire of The Free United Worlds is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Sublime Emperor Michail I Vechlya with an even hand, and renowned for its museums and concert halls, frequent executions, and prohibition of alcohol. The hard-nosed, humorless population of 7.013 billion Imperials 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Babylon. The average income tax rate is 71.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Imperial economy, worth a remarkable 1,436 trillion Imperial Credits a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 204,898 Imperial Credits, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

"Mad Max: Returning Again to Barrydrome" is this year's unexpected summer blockbuster, cremation is compulsory for the deceased, the nation's most "productive" diamond mine hasn't been operational for seven months, and blind dates tend to result in bruised shins. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Free United Worlds's national animal is the Eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Atheism.

The Free United Worlds is ranked 196,291^st in the world and 212^th in Spiritus for Largest Basket Weaving Sector, scoring -5.29 on the Hickory Productivity Index.