The Forward to Dawn of Dreadton is a gargantuan, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by The Captain with an even hand, and remarkable for its pith helmet sales, daily referendums, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate population of 11.733 billion Dreadtonians 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 large government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of The Captains Mast. The average income tax rate is 87.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Dreadtonian economy, worth a remarkable 1,675 trillion Dabloons a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Tourism, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 142,824 Dabloons, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

A niche industry catering to S&M enthusiasts has sprung up, referenda can be called for any law at the request of at least one third of the voting population, The Captain knows that some internet activities are strictly solitary (Dreadton has found 1 easter egg), and the nation is relieved that all of the recent madness has finally come to an end. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Dreadton's national animal is the Parrot, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Dreadton is ranked 6,250^th in the world and 311^th in The North Pacific for Most Beautiful Environments, with 2,081.81 pounds of wildlife per square mile.