Melchior's enlightened leadership, backed-up with the muscle of numerous mercenary survivors, allowed Hub 01 to flourish on its' own for a time.
However, while the staff of Hub 01 preferred to ignore the people of the region, the looming shortages of advanced resources and personnel forced them to expand their search for resources.
By prying the secrets of CBMs from the Exodii, Hub 01 was able to recruit and retain an enhanced mercenary force which proved capable of protecting them for years after the Cataclysm.