Unlike many games of this type there is no protection for lower level players. It is set up for the top teams (alliances) to control everything and anyone attempting to gain levels, etc, will be the target of the top teams for no reason. Instead of attacking fellow players of a level or strength as you, the top players are exempt from being attacked, which means anyone else is fair game. One player may decide for no reason to zero another player or team and there is no repercussion.