I do not knw what I am missing but my 225 alligators lost fewer than a dozen the rest still swimming happily around after attack from Emparer Zod and his veteran troops. Why ought I invest the money in rubies to buy alligators when they were not able to be used to protect my castle; in fact, it was a very weird attack. I was defeated but most of my defenses were still intact. I do not understand how you get over a wall, or in this case, 3 walls without having to address the gates and walls defenses. Gate defenses totally untouched. Worried this might be a cheat or perhaps veteran troops come with flying ability so do not need to get past defenses. Makes me less likely to invest by more money (rubies) in purchasing defense tools, that us for sure.