The Holy Empire of Ulm 108 is a massive, genial nation, remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, smutty television, and frequent executions. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 1.828 billion Ulm 108ians 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 government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. The average income tax rate is 36.4%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 108ian economy, worth 223 trillion pesos a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Tourism. Black market activity is extensive. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 122,101 pesos, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.2 times as much as the poorest.

Ulm 108 City University is said to be the modern-day Tower of Babel, pillows outnumber picket signs at most workers rallies, marine biology students are shocked to discover that a whale is a mammal, and legislators work 24/7 due to an influx of single-issue bills. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 108's national animal is the giraffe, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ulm 108 is ranked 42,689^th in the world and 96^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Black Market, with 25.2 trillion Standard Monetary Units.