The Republic of Ulm 399 is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its ritual sacrifices, anti-smoking policies, and suspicion of poets. The compassionate, devout population of 1.49 billion Ulm 399ians 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 Law & Order, Defense, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 39.3%.

The frighteningly efficient Ulm 399ian economy, worth 165 trillion Ducats a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Information Technology, and Furniture Restoration. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 110,939 Ducats, with the richest citizens earning 7.0 times as much as the poorest.

Major cities run on potato batteries, U3-SPAN viewership drops as MPs act their age, Ulm 399's fine wines are renowned throughout the region, and men are enrolling into lady etiquette courses. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ulm 399's national animal is the Bear.

Ulm 399 is ranked 76,703^rd in the world and 250^th in Swabian autonomous region for Largest Black Market, with 4.86 trillion Standard Monetary Units.