An interstellar war can start after this mission so whether the mission is successful or not the result will be chaos for the people of the world. Like Pollen from a Future Harvest, the main character of the tale had to decide on his own which role he would finally play at the climax.
It is Belisarius’ decision on which the fate of the world will depend in the end. If he selects the wrong path then he along with his team will also face nothing but destruction. Just hold your horses and wait for the last round of fight.