The Republic of TAKTIC-148 is a mammoth, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 9.666 billion TAKTIC-148ians 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 23.9%.

The TAKTIC-148ian economy, worth 375 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Automobile Manufacturing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 38,823 Delta Eagles, 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. TAKTIC-148's national animal is the Kitsune.

TAKTIC-148 is ranked 103,212^th in the world and 2^nd in Naha for Largest Black Market, with 2.34 trillion Standard Monetary Units.