The Buffer Zone of Loadfaster II is a huge, socially progressive nation, ruled by Tyrannosaurus Rex with an even hand, and remarkable for its frequent executions, infamous sell-swords, and absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic, devout population of 917 million Loadfasterians 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 Education, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Loadfaster Ring. The average income tax rate is 38.6%.

The frighteningly efficient Loadfasterian economy, worth 99.9 trillion Loads a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Retail, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is frequent. Average income is an impressive 108,942 Loads, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.4 times as much as the poorest.

School teachers check the staff room for hidden webcams before complaining about rebellious students, tens of thousands of Loadfasterians rock the night away at the annual SuperLob, diaper-wrapped shawarma is a fan-favorite, and rioting during the nation's hosting of ORDER caused one million Loads of property damage. Crime, especially youth-related, is moderate. Loadfaster II's national animal is the Loadfasterian Bird, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

Loadfaster II is ranked 19,557^th in the world and 12^th in The Wellspring for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 7,050.62 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.