Protecting innocent civilians from getting swept up into conflict is very much Kim's bag. He's a decorated peace corps lieutenant, so he has experience strategizing/organizing, etc., but he will also want to be hands on in the rescue himself, either in combat or defense. He isn't particularly close to any of the people in Venera, but he saw their kindness towards all Aions during the event, and he won't want them to suffer for a good deed.
KIM KITSURAGI