The Republic of Dark tower is a mammoth, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 7.47 billion Dark towerians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 25.9%.

The Dark towerian economy, worth 278 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Basket Weaving, and Book Publishing. Average income is 37,228 Delta Eagles, 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. Dark tower's national animal is the Kitsune.

Dark tower is ranked 135,307^th in the world and 8^th in The Frontier for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 1,087.31 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.