@PapaFactBoi
He didn't quit the empire he's still a captain and therefore his responsibility still lies first and foremost as a subject of the Galactic Empire against the bugs, he prompted the clones to become citizens of the yet-to-be colonized world since they have no objectives concerning the mission because they are incapable of fulfilling it in the first place (so, for what purpose do they serve for the Empire other than to aide the captain's circumstances?
And the Empire's Ethics Committee forbids the cloning using the tissues of the deceased so they will most likely be disposed). That's why he's reflecting on his interference of the world's politics with their advanced technologies and offering the clones to live in that world.
Also, he specifically mentioned he can't abandon his rank because he has the highest responsibility.
You have gravely misunderstood the conversation.