Kalami had boarded the ship with the senator. She had then addressed her about her presence "I did not request this, I am fulfilling a request." she replied. "In this time of great uncertainty, the Republic aren't willing to take any chances on the safety of their senators. With an increase of pirate attacks inner rim, we can never be too careful." she said. She then turned and stood with the Senator by her side, her pike in her hands. "I warn you about Rodia, there are a large number of mercenaries, pirates and bounty hunters. They haven't the strongest economy, lots of people out of work. I hope that this meeting will work out some financial relief for the Rodian government." she commented. She spent most of her time in the Senate and watched every session, she was completely aware of everything that was happening in the political universe.