OSDELATROPO
Congratulations first of all in getting through.
I think it's a bit risky to join the group and running on such low number to form a base. Anyone that bails will jeopardise the entire group. CSA will not hesitate to send you back to CAN base if the arrangement inconvenient them, and rightly so.
Your plan should involve worst case of staying in CAN, otherwise stay away for your own good.