The Lightnings of Odessa is a colossal, pleasant nation, notable for its burgeoning squirrel population. The hard-working population of 5.083 billion Odessans 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 government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defense, and Welfare. The average income tax rate is 20.2%.

The Odessan economy, worth 214 trillion rubles a year, is led by the Gambling industry, with significant contributions from Pizza Delivery, Arms Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 42,254 rubles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Odessa's national animal is the squirrel.

Odessa is ranked 229,800^th in the world and 2^nd in Pure Energy for Highest Average Incomes, with 42,254.17 Standard Monetary Units.