What exactly was Clarke by opting for confrontation with the landing ship crew? She had seed that they were many, all armed, looking professionals, so she didn't stand a chance again them, she couldn't kill them all. So, Clarke using the captive as a bait to attract more of them, ending up in killing just one person and getting attacked by a massive weapon, and endangering her own and Madi's life - That was an ugly plan unworthy of Clarke's character.