User blog comment:SupcommMonroee/Another Set of Questions/@comment-1743498-20120412030323

Well, despite the DFM's noble intentions to bringing balance the universe, they are rather viscous and cruel towards other non-ally races, hence their bad reputation in the Perseus Arm. They are easily ticked off by attacking races.

(Note: This is not how I would handle the situation myself. The DFM quite obviously differ from my own personal beliefs.)

1) The DFM would immediately go on a full out raid on this nation showing at first little interest towards the impoverished people. Later, the DFM would arrange an agreement to provide some more basic needs to the impoverished people, but only enough for them to get by their daily lives.  In exchange, any kidnapped citizens must be returned.

2) The DFM would probably not care what their allies think. (Which is why hardly had any during the Space Age).  They would handle the drug cartels directly as when it comes to lives being taken, they take the situation personally.

3) The DFM would immediately confront them and keep lasers pointed at them at all times unless they don't prove to be a threat. However, if the bombers had arranged this previously, they wouldn't react as much.

4) The DFM would immediately retaliate against the invader, and they would turn all suspicions towards their ally.

5) This is also a rather difficult choice. The DFM would probably use an even mix of both.  A fleet of both small ships and big ships.