The Protectorate of I set the Stage is a massive, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 1.05 billion I set the Stageans 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 Welfare. The average income tax rate is 21.3%.

The I set the Stagean economy, worth 43.3 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Trout Farming, Cheese Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 41,222 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. I set the Stage's national animal is the Kitsune.

I set the Stage is ranked 235,540^th in the world and 2^nd in Systems Alliance for Largest Black Market, with 259 billion Standard Monetary Units.