Zsinj and Trigit always defeated

[trojanrobmc]

This actually happens in ICW2.1, but not as much in 2.2.

Early in the game, whether I'm playing as IE or NR, Zsinj and Trigit for the Warlords are always defeated within the first few weeks of the game. How does this happen? I guess it has something to do with the way the AI plays in the background, but it would seem that an Executor Star Dreadnought would survive a little bit longer than a few weeks.

Is there a way to make them more powerful so I have a chance at actually coming into battle with them at some point?

(FYI, this happens in Art of War, not the campaign specific to Zsinj)

Thanks!