If that story’s accurate, it makes a lot of sense. The hostage negotiators are obviously at work. First thing you want to do is isolate the dudes, letting them discover that you’re the only source for whatever they need.
I hope the story about the company deciding to cave isn’t true.
“First thing you want to do is isolate the dudes, letting them discover that you’re the only source for whatever they need”
I think having them perched on the missile deck of an FBM would be an excellent negotiating tactic, plus I would love to see the look on their faces when they began to rise out of the water and see what’s under them. Then tell them be nice to the gentleman, he is your lifeline.