The Dominion of Scientia Astris is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service and restrictive gun laws. The hard-working, cynical, devout population of 18 million Scientia Astrisians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Spirituality, Welfare, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 33.0%.

The strong Scientia Astrisian economy, worth 1.03 trillion Pounds a year, is dominated by the Trout Farming industry, with significant contributions from Woodchip Exports, Automobile Manufacturing, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 56,994 Pounds, with the richest citizens earning 6.2 times as much as the poorest.

The government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles, a large-scale revitalization of the education system is underway, and organ donation rates are among the lowest in the region. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Scientia Astris's national animal is the Hawk, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Scientia Astris is ranked 229,071^st in the world and 2,924^th in The North Pacific for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 29.63 on the Bus Surprisal Index.