The People's Republic of Halaethaed Commune is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by Asvar Dios Chrion with an even hand, and renowned for its frequent executions, fear of technology, and ubiquitous missile silos. The hard-nosed population of 2.139 billion Halaethaeds 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, Industry, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Parthenium. The average income tax rate is 50.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Halaethaed economy, worth 257 trillion Arcos a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Soda Sales, and Information Technology. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 120,183 Arcos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Captains must wait until all rats are safe before jumping ship, citizens are bombarded with advertising from their compulsory miniature radios, armed security details escort librarians to their homes, and there's a lot of babies crying for milk in the middle of the day. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Halaethaed Commune's national animal is the Wolf, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is State Atheism.

Halaethaed Commune is ranked 225,177^th in the world and 7,754^th in The East Pacific for Most Popular Tourist Destinations, with 19.17 Tourists Per Hour.