Senator Vanden, I would note that the New Republic has no duty to defend Baltimn.
"As so few worlds are involved, I have ordered the New Republic Defence Forces to be dispatched to all effected member worlds and provide an equally strong level of defence, this allows a good training exercise for our forces and ensures all Citizens are kept safe. "
Note that New Republic Member worlds are covered by this resolution, not the former affiliate mentioned. Baltimn withdrew its application for membership to the New Republic (apparently to focus on internal strife), and has lost its recognition in a recent senate motion.
Thus the New Republic is not obliged to defend Baltimn in any legal sense. As such Baltimn has a duty to look to its own defence at present, and also is likely to fall under the Aegis of the Neimoidian Fleet, since they have surrendered much sovereignty to Neimoidia.
However, Senator Tiure has assured me that he will not launch any offensive actions against Baltimn unless they further provoke the New Republic, commit acts of war upon their own people, or is authorised to do so by this Senate. He has also agreed that if he does feel that he has no choice but to take action, he will first consult the New Republic Diplomatic Corps.
I must say that I will push for strenous coercion to prevent New Republic members committing acts of war against Baltimn and even possible fiscal sanctions. If an Independant World etc attacked Baltimn, we would have no obligation to defend them as this would be a matter in between two non-members and none of our business.
Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State