The Theocracy of Aetherstar is a fledgling, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic, devout population of 5 million Aetherstarians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, liberal, outspoken government is dominated by the Department of Spirituality, with Welfare, Education, and Healthcare also on the agenda, while Environment and Industry are ignored. The average income tax rate is 9.3%.

The Aetherstarian economy, worth 277 billion Krons a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Woodchip Exports industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Arms Manufacturing, and Soda Sales. Average income is 55,339 Krons, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.9 times as much as the poorest.

The government's religious works are headed by a New Age guru, meat-eating is frowned upon, preschoolers practice disarming active shooters before naptime, and all recreational drugs are legal. Crime is moderate, probably because of the absence of a police force. Aetherstar's national animal is the fawn, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Aetherstar is ranked 53,632^nd in the world and 242^nd in Starlight for Nicest Citizens, with 17.36 average smiles per day.