The Allied States of The Northern Overwatch Command is a large, safe nation, notable for its frequent executions, keen interest in outer space, and national health service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 128 million Benefactors 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 medium-sized, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 23.5%.

The very strong Benefactorian economy, worth 9.03 trillion Credits a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Furniture Restoration, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 70,522 Credits, with the richest citizens earning 5.5 times as much as the poorest.

The controversial show 'Who Wants to be an Immigrant?' has become wildly popular, withdrawal of support for drug addicts is leaving many with cold sweats, the "temporary replacement bus service" is now a permanent fixture, and it is often said that only Leader could bring down Dàguó. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. The Northern Overwatch Command's national animal is the Antlion.

The Northern Overwatch Command is ranked 151,621^st in the world and 2,083^rd in The North Pacific for Fattest Citizens, with 9.9 Obesity Rate.