The Republic of Hard Light is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 2.644 billion Hard Lightians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, with Welfare, Healthcare, and Education also on the agenda, while International Aid and Spirituality are ignored. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.4%.

The strong Hard Lightian economy, worth 102 trillion glimmers a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Gambling, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 38,735 glimmers, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 249,654 per year while the poor average 2,428, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Hard Light's national animal is the black cat, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Hard Light is ranked 56,763^rd in the world and 1^st in Minecraft End Highlands for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 4,349.87 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.