The Republik of Valdrun is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by Supreme Blade Jack Briggs with an even hand, and renowned for its sprawling nuclear power plants, keen interest in outer space, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, hard-working population of 2.916 billion Valdrunians 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 Administration, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ancaster. The average income tax rate is 26.6%.

The very strong Valdrunian economy, worth 267 trillion Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Trout Farming, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 91,741 Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

Belligerent citizens shoot at passing clouds for 'violating their airspace', treason is relative, hospitals fear government fines more than terrorist ransoms, and citizens are exhausted from weekly general elections. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Valdrun's national animal is the Falke, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Christian.

Valdrun is ranked 81,301^st in the world and 419^th in Europeia for Most Developed, scoring 66.74 on the Human Development Index.