The Armed Republic of Icthaleon is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by Marethyu Osgilian with a fair hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, daily referendums, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 15.829 billion Icthalians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Moridin City. The average income tax rate is 65.0%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Icthali economy, worth a remarkable 2,264 trillion Crowns a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Retail. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 143,042 Crowns, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Doctors accused of having no heart reply that cardiology isn't their speciality, graffiti is done with immaculate multi-layer shading, diplomats agree to the terms and conditions of peace treaties without reading them, and rogue nations are placing suspiciously large bulk orders for student laptops. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Icthaleon's national animal is the Chimera, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Icthaleon is ranked 13,733^rd in the world and 7^th in Renegade Islands Alliance for Most Extensive Public Healthcare, scoring 5,866.45 on the Theresa-Nightingale Rating.