Or maybe you were send here, to join the resistance and guarantee option 2 for humanity:
An evolution of the peasants into an independent species, a species that is basically organic in
nature, does not need nor desire bioengineering.[…] works in rapport with
the other life of the planet (and elsewhere, as peaceful explorers)
So you have the option to save Gaia and you might get your space ship in this life too 
Source page 27 of the PDF:
https://forum.enlightenedstates.com/t/soul-restoration-and-three-treasures/4361/15?u=conkerryan