The protagonist is a vasudan because humanity will be extinct by then.
Also, pretty sure you're supposed to be confused at this point in the story. It's on purpose. It's by design.
Right now I put my trust in Laporte and the Fedayeen and that's it.
Right, but the kind of confusion I'm talking about is the kind that is jarring from the narrative, not (seemingly) intentional ambiguity. As in, Laporte and the Fedayeen don't seem confused, despite knowing no more than we do on the relevant subjects, so it seems reasonable that not understanding
their lack of confusion is an issue.
I mean, if the Elders' secret contingency is inspired by/directed by the Vishnans, and the Fedayeen are devoting everything towards the success of that contingency, then why are the Vishnans and the Fedayeen (/Laporte, too) so at odds with each other? If they share the same goal (at least in the short-term), why are the Vishnans so adamant about hunting down and exterminating an ally (Laporte)?