This region was not founded on anything like the principles of defending.
It would be an enourmous turn of policy and regional culture to make this region pure defender.
The history of defenders in NS is one of hypocrisy, hate, and thinly cloaked imperialism. The politics of defending in NS are based in self importance, deception, and double standards.
If you defend alone, you will need to infiltrate raider organizations to spy so you will know what to defend. If you join with other defenders, the above is what you will be working with.
Are you willing to taint this fine region with that kind of dishonor?