The German Volkreich of West Torino is a huge, orderly nation, ruled by Marcus Hoolenzern with an iron fist, and remarkable for its parental licensing program, compulsory military service, and keen interest in outer space. The hard-working, cynical population of 874 million Torinians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, moralistic, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Torinia. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 41.3%.

The all-consuming Torinian economy, worth 93.5 trillion Eaglesmarks a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Door-to-door Insurance Sales, and Woodchip Exports. Average income is an impressive 107,019 Eaglesmarks, with the richest citizens earning 8.7 times as much as the poorest.

Billions of Eaglesmarks are being blown on orbital weapons development, Marcus Hoolenzern's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site, love is a precious butterfly to be crushed under diplomatic protocol, and delivery truck companies use hospital parking lots to store 16-wheelers. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. West Torino's national animal is the Eagle, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

West Torino is ranked 275,342^nd in the world and 144^th in Aspen for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 47.56 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.