The Allied States of Cedna is a tiny, pleasant nation, renowned for its burgeoning Aster population. The hard-working population of 18 million Cednans 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 relatively small government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 15.1%.

The Cednan economy, worth 861 billion Asters a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Trout Farming, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 47,841 Asters, 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. Cedna's national animal is the Aster.

Cedna is ranked 212,404^th in the world and 44^th in Asteroid Belt for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 281.75 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.