The main thing the clones are asking for is copies of memories. Apparently, because of the way their memories and knowledge are programmed, self-discovery happens late in their short lives. Ten years ago, a group of clones downloaded their own memories into the Mother Brains, which allows for that self-discovery to happen earlier. They hope that by adding memories of independence and the things we know from our worlds, it will bring this self-discovery even faster and help the clones fight smarter.