The Spell of Chain Lightning is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Cat population. The quiet, industrious population of 13.72 billion Chain Lightningians 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 21.3%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The Chain Lightningian economy, worth 542 trillion Manas a year, is led by the Soda Sales industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Book Publishing, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is 39,568 Manas, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.9 times as much as the poorest.

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

Chain Lightning is ranked 203,265^th in the world and 3,316^th in Artificial Solar System for Most Patriotic, with 6.45 flags saluted per person per day.