>>537736817
I think its more just shitty writing than ironic. It makes no sense to throw away your most powerful weapons especially when you don't even know if the Ark will be able to actually protect you. Also, them coming back would give much higher morale than hearing that they died, leading to people working harder, more people joining up for the war, etc. They could also train future Nikkes and commanders since they have real world combat experience fighting all the strongest raptures. Lastly, not letting them in is likely to piss them off (Dorothy)...why would you want make a living super weapon that knows where you live angry? There's zero in world reason not to let them in. Its forced drama.