The Technocratic Republic of Barfleur is a massive, socially progressive nation, ruled by Andrew II with an even hand, and remarkable for its rum-swilling pirates, ubiquitous missile silos, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 3.338 billion Barfleurians 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 prioritizes Defense, although Administration, Education, and Industry are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality aren't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of La Hogue. The average income tax rate is 80.8%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Barfleurian economy, worth 890 trillion kronor a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Arms Manufacturing, Information Technology, Tourism, and Book Publishing. Average income is an amazing 266,729 kronor, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Hand-to-hand combat experience is udderly essential for all dairy ranchers, the Barfleur Automotive Racing Series draws millions of spectators annually while those near the tracks complain about the noise, the police insist that racism does not exist, and failed genetic experiments wreak havoc as they roam the countryside. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Barfleur's national animal is the beaver, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Free Thought.

Barfleur is ranked 7,022^nd in the world and 188^th in The East Pacific for Largest Information Technology Sector, scoring 32,446.53 on the Fann-Boi Productivity Index.