The Commonwealth of Mars RU is a colossal, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its irreverence towards religion. The democratic population of 9.327 billion Martians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Education, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 37.4%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but underdeveloped Martian economy, worth 237 trillion Kroner a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Uranium Mining, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 25,468 Kroner, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The tenet of free speech is held dear, the nation is ravaged by daily union strikes, Maxtopian tourists make expensive pilgrimages to Mars RU City to enjoy their national art, and genetic research is temporarily tied up in government red tape. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Mars RU's national animal is the Rover.

Mars RU is ranked 138,865^th in the world and 13^th in Riskivilization for Most Beautiful Environments, with 522.02 pounds of wildlife per square mile.