The Federal Monarchy of Zyroxa is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Emporor Karl III with an even hand, and renowned for its pith helmet sales, punitive income tax rates, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, devout population of 4.598 billion Zyroxans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Administration, and Defense. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Verkonia. The average income tax rate is 64.4%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Zyroxan economy, worth 499 trillion Imperial Credits a year, is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Book Publishing. Average income is an impressive 108,526 Imperial Credits, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.0 times as much as the poorest.

Government officials frequently cut taxes as a distraction from antics with their secretaries, a little pushing and pulling is needed for big ships to pass, there's more than one way to skin a diplomat, and Emporor Karl III's speeches are beloved by insomniacs. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Zyroxa's national animal is the Golden Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Zyroxa is ranked 19,855^th in the world and 1,224^th in Balder for Most Scientifically Advanced, scoring 281.04 on the Kurzweil Singularity Index.