The Autonomous Bioregion of Carcadia is a colossal, socially progressive nation, ruled by Mi-lrow Ember with a fair hand, and notable for its ritual sacrifices, pith helmet sales, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.756 billion Carcadians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Welfare, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Asteria. The average income tax rate is 64.1%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Carcadian economy, worth 248 trillion Varis a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Retail, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 90,048 Varis, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

All animals are equal but some are more equal than others, bar brawls are an hourly occurrence, surrealist houses shaped like mushrooms and volcanoes dominate the wealthiest neighborhoods, and professionals are ready to retire by the time they receive permission to use their credentials. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Carcadia's national animal is the Arcadian Mountain cat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Emberist Azurism.

Carcadia is ranked 116,294^th in the world and 460^th in Europe for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 1,859.6 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.