The whole concept of that episode was so absurd as to be hilarious. Personally, I see "The Orville" as a parody to "Star Trek". In that context, the first season was pretty good. They've fallen back somewhat this season, which is too bad.
Isaac is really a spy for his AI world.
The Al's of his world killed off their makers ( billions of biologicals) and buried them in the caverns.
They are the machines of Terminator fame.
The coming Storm is for the galaxie and the Federation.