You can't possibly know that for sure. All we can deduce is that they used a wrong global here.
Which is why we try to do our best to restore things in the best way we can. Of course, we don't get it perfect every time, or for that matter, ever.
Depends on what you mean by, "Can be restored". Gaming-wise, I can perfectly understand why Loppak would not let you use the computer with him well and alive, even if he leaves the caged ithorian. I don't take Slusk to be one who holds to his promises...
Infinite Hssiss ftw!
Here's what I think:
Coming from a modder who likes to 'make content' to supplement TSLRCM, here's what I would propose:
1 - Be able to kill the ithorian - Because if you can, why not?
2 - Be locked out from the computer - A crimeboss lets you just peruse his computer? I don't think so.
3 - Ask him to leave the ithorians alone - there should be a follow up to that line to make sure our little buddy is released.
Be advised that I don't care so much for OE's original intent behind certain things. The way I see it, things are missing anyways, but instead of cutting back, I like to add.