[No_Doll_i]

Maybe Mattis and Pompeo were sent in as “in your face” SPIES to let them know that for some the game is about over?

[little jeremiah]

I think that the white hats in attendence were there for very purposeful reasons, perhaps more than one reason.

[generally]

2 reasons:

1. Offer terms of surrender.
2. Keep them in check. Keep an eye on them and prevent them from stirring up more trouble.