All that and more, you're likely right about that. With such limited information available to us, and even more limited time in which to acquire it- there's little chance of stumbling upon any specifics. But until we know more, the usual reasons, the usual politics will have to suffice.

[There was already plenty to be paranoid over- or at least, sensibly cautious. Returning to her first question, he sighs.]

As for what I want... a way to retain my memories of this place upon my inevitable return to my star. As the underground possesses no Mirrorbound- there's very little they could do for me here.