The Union of Sovereign Republics of Esperie is a titanic, efficient nation, ruled by Alexander Staranov with an even hand, and renowned for its rum-swilling pirates, museums and concert halls, and national health service. The compassionate, hard-working, cheerful population of 21.272 billion Esperians 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, Industry, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Szut. The average income tax rate is 37.5%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Esperian economy, worth a remarkable 4,549 trillion Esperian Rubles a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is an amazing 213,884 Esperian Rubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.1 times as much as the poorest.

Invasive drug testing is now performed at elementary school sports days, an internet search for the word "bland" produces pictures of Alexander Staranov, Jennifer Government is a bestseller, and belief that Alexander Staranov is a lizard-person from outer space has reached an all-time high. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Esperie's national animal is the Unicorn, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Esperie is ranked 10,533^rd in the world and 2^nd in USSR for Largest Cheese Export Sector, scoring 6,581.28 on the Mozzarella Productivity Index.