The Theocracy of Skairus is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by Ayani with an even hand, and notable for its soft-spoken computers, complete lack of prisons, and pith helmet sales. The compassionate, democratic, devout population of 2.291 billion Skairusians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Celestia. The average income tax rate is 91.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Skairusian economy, worth 347 trillion Lúmens a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector, which is broadly diversified, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is an impressive 151,486 Lúmens, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The government is continually probing the galaxy in search of alien life, diplomatic cables about Ayani have suddenly been very flattering, naturists are jailed regularly for indecent exposure, and the subway is dead quiet in early afternoons. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Skairus's national animal is the Gato, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Cristianismo.

Skairus is ranked 4,785^th in the world and 24^th in Starlight for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 6,522.13 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.