The Most Serene Republic of Starlighter Piler is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, absence of drug laws, and spontaneously combusting cars. The hard-working, democratic population of 10 million Starlighter Pilerians 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 tiny, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government prioritizes Defense, although Healthcare, Welfare, and Administration are also considered important, while International Aid and Spirituality receive no funds. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6.7%.

The strong Starlighter Pilerian economy, worth 426 billion Stardusts a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Pizza Delivery, Basket Weaving, and Uranium Mining. Average income is 42,657 Stardusts, but there is a vast disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 274,929 per year while the poor average 2,674, a ratio of 102 to 1.

Crime is a serious problem, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Starlighter Piler's national animal is the Double-Headed Eagle, which can occasionally be seen dodging aircraft in the nation's cities.

Starlighter Piler is ranked 240,182^nd in the world and 92^nd in Vristic for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 33.91 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.