The Rogue Nation of GSN17 is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Gwen with an even hand, and notable for its smutty television, parental licensing program, and stringent health and safety legislation. The humorless, devout population of 3.236 billion GSN17ians 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 juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Callan. The average income tax rate is 68.7%.

The frighteningly efficient GSN17ian economy, worth 558 trillion harps a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Tourism, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 172,522 harps, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.3 times as much as the poorest.

The main interest rates change daily based on the latest news story, the election for Gwen's office's janitor is heating up, paralegals spend all day Hewlett-Packing attorneys' law briefs, and some of the country's most famous photographers are animals. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. GSN17's national animal is the banshee, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Caitlicigh na hÉireann.

GSN17 is ranked 19,329^th in the world and 21^st in European Union for Smartest Citizens, with 65.29 quips per hour.