The Federal Kingdom of Carpinia is a massive, efficient nation, ruled by King Stephen I with an even hand, and renowned for its ubiquitous missile silos, parental licensing program, and public floggings. The devout population of 3.609 billion Carpinians are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Education, and Spirituality. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Regali. The average income tax rate is 39.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Carpinian economy, worth 352 trillion Carpis a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Book Publishing, Basket Weaving, and Arms Manufacturing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 97,802 Carpis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Many are asking why the latest naval vessel is named after Saint Bartholomeus the Many Handed, wars of expansion are described as "peacekeeping operations", the government seizes private property for the 'good of the people', and the government is seen to favor traditionalist religions. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Carpinia's national animal is the Pelican, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Christianity.

Carpinia is ranked 35,462^nd in the world and 40^th in Covenant Shores for Safest, scoring 107.2 on the Bubble-Rapp Safety Rating.