The Republic of Interceptor XVI is a colossal, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning parrot population. The hard-working population of 8.524 billion Interceptor XVIians 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 18.8%.

The Interceptor XVIian economy, worth 372 trillion rubles a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Gambling, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 43,649 rubles, 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. Interceptor XVI's national animal is the parrot.

Interceptor XVI is ranked 131,275^th in the world and 1,915^th in Artificial Solar System for Nicest Citizens, with 12 average smiles per day.