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The Terran Empire of Hoshi Sato

“Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges”

Category: Corporate Police State
Civil Rights:
Unheard Of
Economy:
Frightening
Political Freedoms:
Unheard Of

Regional Influence: Dominator

Location: Alpha Quadrant

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Hoshi Sato

Population28.471 billion

CapitalEarth
LeaderHoshi Sato
FaithHoshi Sato

CurrencyCredit
AnimalRunaway Slave

The Terran Empire of Hoshi Sato is a gargantuan, orderly nation, ruled by Hoshi Sato with an iron fist, and renowned for its deadly medical pandemics, unlimited-speed roads, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical, humorless, devout population of 28.471 billion Terrans are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed.

The tiny, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order and Industry are also considered important, while Environment and Welfare receive no funds. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Earth. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 1.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Hoshi Satoan economy, worth an astonishing 10,437 trillion Credits a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Retail, Uranium Mining, and Automobile Manufacturing. Black market activity is notable. Average income is an amazing 366,605 Credits, but there is an enormous disparity between incomes, with the richest 10% of citizens earning 2,064,472 per year while the poor average 32,100, a ratio of 64.3 to 1.

The police think a properly conducted criminal investigation is a real pain, every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver, children playing with walkie-talkies are told to 'get a job', and the annual Adult Film Awards have a category for most titillating aftershave advert. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force. Hoshi Sato's national animal is the Runaway Slave, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Hoshi Sato.

Hoshi Sato is ranked 4,735th in the world and 1st in Alpha Quadrant for Lowest Crime Rates, with 117.59 law-abiding acts per hour.

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Largest Insurance Industry: 217thLargest Automobile Manufacturing Sector: 257thHighest Disposable Incomes: 403rdMost Avoided: 450thFattest Citizens: 568thHighest Wealthy Incomes: 638thHighest Economic Output: 737thHighest Unexpected Death Rate: 751stLargest Pizza Delivery Sector: 757thMost Ignorant Citizens: 770thLargest Gambling Industry: 879thMost Stationary: 975thLargest Mining Sector: 1,048thMost Armed: 1,106thLargest Timber Woodchipping Industry: 1,127thMost Corrupt Governments: 1,241stLowest Overall Tax Burden: 1,242ndLargest Soda Pop Sector: 1,253rdLargest Manufacturing Sector: 1,308thHighest Average Incomes: 1,478thLargest Agricultural Sector: 1,520thLargest Cheese Export Sector: 1,908thMost Efficient Economies: 2,011thLargest Retail Industry: 2,390thMost Advanced Defense Forces: 2,421stTop
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Largest Arms Manufacturing Sector: 3,225thLargest Furniture Restoration Industry: 3,300thMost Advanced Law Enforcement: 3,976thRudest Citizens: 4,185thLowest Crime Rates: 4,735thLargest Governments: 5,138thMost Patriotic: 5,203rdLargest Populations: 5,214thMost Devout: 6,052ndMost Politically Apathetic Citizens: 6,335thMost Influential: 6,534thLargest Black Market: 9,899thTop
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Most World Assembly Endorsements: 16,087thMost Subsidized Industry: 16,857thLargest Basket Weaving Sector: 17,013thMost Conservative: 25,236thGreatest Rich-Poor Divides: 28,925th

National Happenings

Most Recent Government Activity:

  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, the annual Adult Film Awards have a category for most titillating aftershave advert.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, children playing with walkie-talkies are told to 'get a job'.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, the police think a properly conducted criminal investigation is a real pain.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, officer recruitment and police brutality have reached an all-time high.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, the backs of 'No Trespassing' signs were made for you and me.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, the regional delicacy of chocolate bombes is deadlier than an unexploded bomb.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, the world still seems flat to some people in space.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, the suicide rate mysteriously skyrockets during census years.
  • : Following new legislation in Hoshi Sato, residents of ageing concrete tower blocks have vital renovation work stopped by Brutalism enthusiasts.

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