The Empire of X3-U is a huge, orderly nation, notable for its keen interest in outer space, prohibition of alcohol, and irreverence towards religion. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 397 million Exiens are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Asylla. The average income tax rate is 36.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The all-consuming Exian economy, worth 39.3 trillion Exunis a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Arms Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 99,115 Exunis, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

Surgical tape has taken on a distinctly red color, the most popular WhoTube videos are ones featuring parodies of iconic songs, the "Dreadnowt" is the pride and joy of the Exian Navy, and the government invades its allies more than its enemies. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. X3-U's national animal is the hummingbird, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to toxic air pollution.

X3-U is ranked 119,910^th in the world and 2,206^th in The East Pacific for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring 1,513.66 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.