The Rogue Nation of Svartkladd is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Master with an even hand, and notable for its rampant corporate plagiarism, irreverence towards religion, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed population of 15.662 billion Svartkladdians 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, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Education, Defense, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Shangri-La. The average income tax rate is 96.1%.

The frighteningly efficient Svartkladdian economy, worth a remarkable 3,996 trillion Caps a year, is dominated by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Tourism, and Retail. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an amazing 255,169 Caps, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.1 times as much as the poorest.

East Lebatuckese astronauts' favorite game during downtime on the Multinational Space Station is 'I Spy', the government is trying to clean up all the rubbish that has washed up on the shores of Bigtopia and Marche Noire, medical staff can legally quiet people who ask for a second helping of Salisbury steak, and no one believes anything until it has been strenuously tested and peer-reviewed. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Svartkladd's national animal is the Krolik, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Svartkladd is ranked 3,883^rd in the world and 204^th in Balder for Lowest Crime Rates, with 122.97 law-abiding acts per hour.