The ladies let me down. :'(
I found this thread just before I began upgrading for Valkyries. I read though the various strategies, loving the concepts and envisioning mass chaos once I unleashed the hoard of flame haired wenches. I especially liked the thought of that blasted enemy King getting his comeuppance! So, time comes for my first war attack with the ladies (after about 3 hours of extensive practice the evening before). I drop the giants, King comes out to play, I release the ladies... to have them wander down the side of the base killing collectors. I had dropped them too close to an uncleaned camp and away they go, ignoring the King entirely. 45% no star. While I'm heartbroken at their callous disregard for my feelings, I haven't given up hope on wooing them to my cause. I shall just have to be more diligent in my housecleaning before calling on their services...