...I think it is unlikely that anyone will strike at me... preemptively. I believe they will wait to see what I plan to do. And it may be some time before I am ready to act. I will not move until I am confident that my goals have a reasonable chance of success.
And -- all I ask is to be protected. Volunteers who assist me will only be expected to maintain a defensive position against direct interference. [Sentience will take the risks as much as it can]