Oceanglide can't think of anything a mechanoid race would need from humans, how elaborate their intended revenge would need to be - though it's true, if you want prolonged suffering you'd need be careful of human fragility. But then, the cylons are human creations - who knows how they function, or what they need to maintain themselves.

His optics flicker at the mention of downloading: he seems surprised, then pensive as he speaks. "Remote download. That is interesting. Very much so. An escape from death for all of the fallen. One wonders... well, it certainly sheds light on their previous strategies."

He pauses, then adds, "I cannot speak to the desirability of humanity, of course. Though I suspect their self-discovery may have been traumatic. Depending on the skill of their creators. And their... existing attachments. Your friend..."