"I wish you could record them for the next generation" doesn't sound quite right but I wouldn't want to muddle the meaning with a guess.
I will be the data. Please record them for further development...!Stop, Kaga! We haven't finished adjusting the rigging...!I couldn't possibly let everyone die. I could at least buy some time until help arrives!What are you doing!? Turn it off by remote control! Hurry!