The Otter Empire of Laseri is a massive, safe nation, ruled by Sera with an even hand, and renowned for its pith helmet sales, state-planned economy, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 1.104 billion Laserians are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The large, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Education, Administration, and Healthcare. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Lyphreniya. The average income tax rate is 73.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The powerhouse Laserian economy, worth 100 trillion seis a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. The industrial sector is led by the Tourism industry, with significant contributions from Information Technology, Cheese Exports, and Beef-Based Agriculture. Average income is 91,257 seis, and distributed extremely evenly, with practically no difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Getting an infected tattoo is considered a rite of passage in Laseri, families waiting for delayed pipe installations hope daily for rain, Sera's luxurious new home has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site, and posters on 'Laserian Values' advise against being proud of Laseri. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Laseri's national animal is the otter, which frolics freely in the nation's sparkling oceans.

Laseri is ranked 80,563^rd in the world and 135^th in Spiritus for Most Politically Free, scoring 69.43 on the Diebold Election Inking Scale.