[Reed]

I feel The Freighters' intentions are probably going to cause problems for the Survivors no matter what happens, as I am under them impression their arrival is due to the Others and/or the Island. Perhaps Jack will decide he does not like their intentions and decides to help Ben? I think Locke is safe so long as he does not get in George's way because George of the Jungle will obviously turn hostile.

Jack has Ben currently so perhaps if Ben is not cooperative they will invade the Barracks and all the stations on the Island. Worringly, Locke and his team believe George and his people to be "bad" and I think their first encounter will trigger off a fight because of this. I can just imagine Locke firing off a shot the minute they arrive.

If anything, the Barracks will be a pleasant suprise in terms of a place to stay and will give the Survivors some of their humanity back. But one would reckon The Freighters will eventually target the Barracks due to it's size and importance.