So why buy allies? 1. It's a good way to bank money while your away. Sure you don't know when you'll get the money back but you get bonus stats and plunder bonus. 2. Get up on the leaderboard. Want people to know your name? Buy allies in bunches. Have a player that gives out a lot of money when you attack them but they seem to win by a small margin a lot? Go to their profile, buy their allies, then go back and attack. It's a win for you. =note= don't spend to much money on allies if their stats are to low. Keep looking and you'll eventually find a bargain.
The first idea of stripping Someone beating you too much? Just buy all there allies and then hit them! XD