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To the Esteemed Chancellor of the High Republic, Dominique Vexx
I, Lodd Grimmin, Trade Monarch of the Neimoidians and their sovereign Purse-Worlds, Viceroy of the Trade Federation, and duly appointed guardian of all Neimoidian commercial interests across the galaxy, address you with the full weight of my office.
It was recently brought to my attention that certain maps originating from your administration have presumed to include the Neimoidian people and the Purse-Worlds among the member systems of the High Republic. Let me be perfectly clear, Chancellor: this presumption is both premature and deeply insulting.
The Neimoidians have not signed any treaty of membership. No vote has been placed before the Trade Federation Directorate, nor before the Purse-Worlds of Neimoidia, Cato Neimoidia, or any of our protected financial enclaves. We have extended no invitation, offered no petition, and granted no consent. To speak of us as though we are already bound by your Republic's charter is an act of diplomatic presumption that borders on provocation. We do not accept it.
Until such time as a formal treaty is negotiated in good faith, presented in full transparency, and ratified by legitimate vote of the Neimoidian people, the Purse-Worlds shall continue to regard themselves as fully sovereign and independent.
Any Republic vessel, envoy, Jedi, or official who attempts unauthorized entry into Neimoidian territorial space or Purse-World airspace will be met with the full defensive capabilities of the Trade Federation fleet.
We have no wish for bloodshed, Chancellor, but we will not hesitate to protect our borders, our vaults, and our lawful commerce. We therefore insist that a formal diplomatic summit be announced without delay.
Representatives of the High Republic shall meet with myself and the full Neimoidian delegation at a mutually agreed neutral location, under the protection of Trade Federation security. Only then may the question of any future relationship between our peoples be discussed with the gravity and respect such matters demand.
Signed, Lodd Grimmin
Trade Monarch of the Neimoidians and their Purse-Worlds
Viceroy of the Trade Federation
