The Republic of Ulm 265 is a massive, orderly nation, renowned for its enslaved workforce, prohibition of alcohol, and suspicion of poets. The compassionate, cynical, devout population of 1.525 billion Ulm 265ians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Administration. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 76.9%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 265ian economy, worth 187 trillion Ducats a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 122,780 Ducats, with the richest citizens earning 5.4 times as much as the poorest.

Stony-faced prosecutors play loud gangster rap music during court proceedings, the Small Council has more than a little influence, expats return home to a government devoid of social and environmental agencies, and teachers prefer to give 'Maybe, Maybe Not' tests when dealing with sensitive subjects. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 265's national animal is the Bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Ulm 265 is ranked 278,235^th in the world and 451^st in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Black Market, with 74.0 billion Standard Monetary Units.