Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-14138255-20160225225013/@comment-14138255-20160227001814

Andrew S-997 wrote: Well, Merc and Em's broadcast made it look like Atlas was attacking Vale (no one knows about the virus), so its entirely possible he's painted as a war criminal. He might not be convicted, but most likely Ironwood's career is ruined, if not for what his robots did, than for letting Vale fall on his watch. This means he, as well as all of his projects, will be sent off dishonorably. This might include Penny, and so since she and her father will have no where to go, Weiss might take them in in secret.

Maybe, maybe not, but I can see Ironwood creating a sort of resistance with people who would follow him to combat Salem and the Grimm (as well as the White Fang, perhaps them more).