'They' knew from the very beginning they were likely to get run out of town as scourges to humanity, it's why they hang on so tenaciously, imo.
Crushing dissent is essential to maximum reaping.
Gotta get every penny before the inevitable catches up with them.
How would you like it if the trillion dollar code you helped make told you to f**k off on your way to burning in hell?
I bet ned can tell us,...at some point, there will be others we can ask.