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*'''Population:''' 510,663,423 / 364,097,217
*'''Description:'''
:Thoth and Maat are a binary system of twin planets with similar surfaces, environments, and terrestrial characteristics. The two worlds are the pharmaceutical and chemical research and development heartland for the
:Both worlds possess membership status within the nation, and make frequent use of their status and political connections to lobby for decreased regulation of both their activities and pharmaceutical and chemical exports. Because of the infrequent nature of oversight thanks to these concessions by the federal government, the two worlds became a preferred center of political negotiations, backroom deals, and what most would agree to be illegal chemical and biological research within the rest of the nation. However, as many of the most influential politicians in the government are natives of Thoth and Maat, the twin worlds are shielded from most inquiries into their dealings, as well as calls for increased oversight into the economic and academic activities of its inhabitants. For the time being, it is generally accepted that as long as either world remains the "second home" of the nation's political elite, the corruption all [SPECIES] know to be occurring there will continue without opposition.
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