Many planetary defense forces fought in the Clone Wars, including the Royal Onderon Militia, Mon Calamari Guard, and Umbaran Militia. Although the Galactic Republic lacked a standing military, its member worlds had their own defense forces, like the Coruscant Home Defense Fleet. Prior to the Clone Wars, the planet Kerkoidia had its own Kerkoidian Defense Force that was led by General Whorm Loathsom.