"He provided the Federation with three prospective new member worlds."

That's the whole point- that every member world is equal to all others.

"We've advised against it, but there's pressure from some of the member worlds that the step should be taken."

Because we' are a Protected planet, rather than a member world.

"And we don't try to rule member worlds through puppet leaders."

"I understand that member worlds need help, but I won't play politics with lives."

Because my experience is that their member worlds are very different, one from another.

Aside from the core principles of the Order, each member world was able to maintain its own interests and culture.

Of course, they would put their strongest defense around a highly populated member world.

We'd of course like to have officials from our government come and see their new member world.