The Republic of Asterion Union is a fledgling, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its ban on automobiles and frequent executions. The hard-nosed population of 6 million Asterion Unionians 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 is primarily concerned with Defense, with Law & Order, Education, and Healthcare also on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 24.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Asterion Unionian economy, worth 256 billion ValMarks a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Woodchip Exports, and Furniture Restoration. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 42,671 ValMarks, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.4 times as much as the poorest.

Asterion Union is increasingly belligerent on the international stage, citizens tint their front windows to avoid starring in the 'TV Detector Patrol Unit' documentary, supervisors in Asterion Union commonly tie bells on their necks to alert employees of their presence, and foreign leaders' Twitcher accounts are monitored for potential threats to national security. Crime is well under control, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Asterion Union's national animal is the dolphin, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Asterion Union is ranked 123,013^th in the world and 2^nd in Asterion Union for Highest Poor Incomes, with 26,622.17 Standard Monetary Units.