What exactly was the end game for you guys, try to ride out an obvious ponzi and hope you were one of the lucky ones then cry to the government if you lost?
Yes of course, what else? I don't "cry to the government" but understand those who do. Probably there were some people who actually thought the company had something to do with Oil Rigs. Even if that would have been true it's only people who have never before invested money who might not realize that risk and profit go hand in hand. Everyone have to learn that lesson once in their lifetime and for some people ORC was the teacher.
Anyone invested based on this thread must have known the nature of the investment because:
1. OP clearly says it's a HYIP and even links to HYIP wikipedia page
2. This thread is in "gambling" section