The Oppressed Peoples of Space 5 is a colossal, orderly nation, notable for its zero percent divorce rate, irreverence towards religion, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical population of 2.849 billion Space 5ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Industry, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 26.3%.

The all-consuming Space 5ian economy, worth 297 trillion Silvers a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Woodchip Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 104,304 Silvers, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 353,613 per year while the poor average 22,717, a ratio of 15.6 to 1.

There's more pink stuff on sale these days, the Space 5 Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually while those near the tracks complain about the noise, the price of takeaway food quadruples after 6pm, and soldiers who shoot themselves in the foot are regarded as heroes. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Space 5's national animal is the Beaver, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation.

Space 5 is ranked 14,753^rd in the world and 1^st in thunder 527 for Highest Disposable Incomes, with 76,872.35 Standard Monetary Units.