The Borderlands of Hero IV is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 5.512 billion Hero IVians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.7%.

The Hero IVian economy, worth 224 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Cheese Exports, Information Technology, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 40,805 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Hero IV's national animal is the Kitsune.

Hero IV is ranked 214,144^th in the world and 2^nd in Commanders at service for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -3.16 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.