The Pegasus of Guard 97 is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 26.386 billion Guard 97ians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The medium-sized, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, International Aid, and Healthcare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 16.8%.

The thriving Guard 97ian economy, worth a remarkable 1,504 trillion Dollars a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Trout Farming, Woodchip Exports, and Basket Weaving. Average income is 57,024 Dollars, but there is a significant disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 201,848 per year while the poor average 11,631, a ratio of 17.4 to 1.

Crime is a problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Guard 97's national animal is the eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Guard 97 is ranked 91,517^th in the world and 1^st in Communist Haven for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 34.95 on the Bus Surprisal Index.