The Ancient Sentinel of Venmere is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Wilhelm Crane with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, anti-smoking policies, and unlimited-speed roads. The hard-nosed, devout population of 8.281 billion Venmereans 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Alcuta. The average income tax rate is 71.3%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Venmerean economy, worth a remarkable 1,712 trillion Silvers a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Book Publishing. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 206,756 Silvers, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

One tree's worth of paperwork accompanies each imported log of timber, most people suffer from some form of hearing loss, friendly fire incidents usually result in severe burns, and diplomatic cables about Wilhelm Crane have suddenly been very flattering. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Venmere's national animal is the Peregrine Falcon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Venmere is ranked 11,679^th in the world and 9^th in 001 Alpha Prime for Lowest Crime Rates, with 98.29 law-abiding acts per hour.