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The Spiral Empire of Bycrest

“When you've got a bad hand, raise until they blink.”

Category: Father Knows Best State
Civil Rights:
Some
Economy:
All-Consuming
Political Freedoms:
Rare

Regional Influence: Superpower

Location: Winterfell

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Bycrest

Population20.346 billion

CapitalTepplin
LeaderBromious
FaithBromism

CurrencyCredit
AnimalShadow

The Spiral Empire of Bycrest is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Bromious with an iron fist, and notable for its anti-smoking policies, parental licensing program, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless population of 20.346 billion Bycrestials are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The large, corrupt, well-organized government is primarily concerned with Defense, although Healthcare and Education are also considered important, while Spirituality isn't funded at all. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Tepplin. The average income tax rate is 84.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Bycrestian economy, worth a remarkable 4,365 trillion Credits a year, is broadly diversified and mostly comprised of black market activity, especially in Information Technology, Arms Manufacturing, Uranium Mining, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an amazing 214,558 Credits, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

There's never enough space in space, the army's trophy cabinets have gone all-organic, life expectancies inside correctional facilities vastly exceed the national average, and gaping tourists take long-distance photos of diseased natives on "indigenous peoples" safari tours. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Bycrest's national animal is the Shadow, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Bromism.

Bycrest is ranked 5,572nd in the world and 2nd in Winterfell for Most Stationary, with 3,066.664704 days.

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Largest Black Market: 1,408thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1,418thHighest Foreign Aid Spending: 2,554thTop
5%
Largest Information Technology Sector: 4,077thHighest Economic Output: 4,136thMost Extensive Public Healthcare: 4,149thMost Influential: 4,202ndHighest Poor Incomes: 4,486thMost Stationary: 5,572ndMost Secular: 7,245thHighest Average Incomes: 8,307thLargest Mining Sector: 9,627thMost Scientifically Advanced: 9,826thMost Corrupt Governments: 10,103rdMost Advanced Public Education: 10,590thLongest Average Lifespans: 10,721stLargest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 10,921stSmartest Citizens: 11,065thMost Advanced Public Transport: 11,805thMost Beautiful Environments: 12,604thLargest Governments: 12,682ndLargest Manufacturing Sector: 13,242ndMost World Assembly Endorsements: 13,650thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 13,944thLargest Publishing Industry: 14,438thHighest Average Tax Rates: 14,654thTop
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Most Eco-Friendly Governments: 14,947thLargest Populations: 16,019thMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 18,554thMost Popular Tourist Destinations: 22,584thMost Patriotic: 23,566thLowest Crime Rates: 24,380thHealthiest Citizens: 24,904thMost Developed: 25,389thMost Cultured: 28,737th
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Most Influential: 1st in the regionMost Secular: 1st in the regionLargest Information Technology Sector: 1st in the regionHighest Poor Incomes: 1st in the regionMost Advanced Defense Forces: 1st in the regionMost World Assembly Endorsements: 1st in the regionLargest Black Market: 1st in the region

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Bycrest lodged a message on the Winterfell Regional Message Board.
  • : Bycrest was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Eco-Friendly Governments.
  • : Bycrest was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates.
  • : Bycrest was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry.
  • : Bycrest lodged a message on the Winterfell Regional Message Board.
  • : Bycrest was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Largest Publishing Industry.
  • : Bycrest lodged a message on the Winterfell Regional Message Board.
  • : Bycrest was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Highest Average Tax Rates.
  • : Bycrest lodged a message on the Winterfell Regional Message Board.
  • : Bycrest lodged a message on the Winterfell Regional Message Board.

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