The OIS-0004 of OIS Defiance is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by Avakael with an even hand, and renowned for its daily referendums, smutty television, and enslaved workforce. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 4.875 billion OIS Defianceans 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 Defense, Law & Order, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of OIS-5455V. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 34.7%.

The powerhouse OIS Defiancean economy, worth 496 trillion Halicarnassuses a year, is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Information Technology, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is frequent. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 101,927 Halicarnassuses, with the richest citizens earning 7.2 times as much as the poorest.

Calvinball players are lost for days as they wander the vast halls of their new academies, the new Liquor Legitimacy Office is besieged with job applications from people who have experience in "statistical sampling methods", phenotypic plasticity is a struggle for sealife in polluted waters, and strange looking men with big red noses are found hiding behind bushes and inside dustbins. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. OIS Defiance's national animal is the White Phoenix, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies, and its national religion is Cruor.

OIS Defiance is ranked 146,165^th in the world and 274^th in Ordo Imperialia for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 50 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.