[ Dirk does seem like the type to take the challenge head-on. He could just as easily get one of his drones to do it, though... ]

What allows the island to float? I'm concerned that if there are biological factors involved, stopping the island's drift might damage the ecosystem there.

[ Like if it's floating on a gigantic nest of Airsacks or something and it needs to move to find sufficient food? Who even knows how things work around here. ]