Clarkson Republic is one of the younger member states of the New Pacific Order. Founded in May 2007, the Republic—a federation of once-independent city-states with countryside dominions—had a rough go in its first week marked by war. This was offset by rapid economic growth fuelled by aid and trade payments, and the Republic—even while in anarchy—still managed to post efficiency ratings well in excess of 500 during its first days. As a consequence of the massive influx of assistance the nation bypassed the NPO's Alpha and Beta Battalions altogether and was ranked class "Gamma" while still an NPO Cadet Candidate.