I don't know.

( he's never really thought of refusing because he worried that his disobedience might come down on all of them. and while he can deal with punishment coming his way, he doesn't want collateral damage. )

I don't know if anyone's ever tried. Or, if they have, I don't think it's worked. I think they use us as...property. In Thorne, at least. But, I haven't done enough exploration to really confirm that.