Top 12 Alliances at 17:00
#1 Odyssey: A large alliance, an MRA from the beginning. No names I recognise, only one member has a colonisation. Pretty quiet with a low profile. Sitting idly in O65 with no competition except for a few stragglers from other top 12. Clearly they are picking on players/alliances much smaller than they are to attain 2nd rank in ABP.
Verdict: Float idly by
#2 Reformed Law: With over 80 members, it's pretty clear that they started out as an MRA but good things have been mentioned about them. Let's be honest, they do have solid leadership there and have a solid core in O54 and creeping into O55 and O45. They will face Cerberus and the Mercs for the dominance of the core oceans. 3rd in both ABP and DBP so no points if you guess where they are overall correctly.. 3rd in the BP ranks.
Verdict: Float
#3 The Assassins: Seems to me this is a clone/twin of Reformed, only without the high profile part. 5th in both ABP and DBP, 5th in overall BP. Just proves my point they are a clone/twin. They have a clear dominance on the western side of O55 but they will be tested against adversaries Cerberus and Phoenix. It's these alliance though that will force The Assassins in treacherous waters...
Verdict: You're going to a hit an iceberg.
#4 Mercenaries: An MRA. 90 members. Clearly they've just absorbed players without checking their stats. Whilst they may hold a strong grasp on O44, I don't see them living under the name Mercenaries for long.
Verdict: Sink
#5 Three Headed Monster: Just when I thought the Mercs were the biggest MRA going, I had to change that after seeing 2 more players joining THM, now creating the world's largest alliance today. Their stats do not impress me and I can see why. Sitting in O56 doesn't help.
Verdict: Sink
#6 Phoenix Reborn: Finally! A smaller alliance that has very good leadership and have a strong threat O55. The Assassins will be their most likely target very soon. Things could spark between both Phoenix and Cerberus also, making O55 an arena of bloodshed and entertainment. There are a few names I recognise and those that won't succumb.
Verdict: Swim
#7 Centurions: An alliance sitting in O66 so naturally they're going to be picking off smaller alliances... Or are they? By coincidence, GrepoNoobs live there also so whichever emerges victorious will have O56 and the north to deal with. They may win a few fights but pair it up with an alliance like Phoenix and they will break. I have a bitterness towards their leaders since they recruit only high point players in their area without a reason as to why they want you. But enough of that, we will see next week how they stand.
Verdict: Float
#8 The Greek Cities: Purely MRA. The majority live in O57 so a push up north could end up them facing Three Headed Monster. No competition whatsoever, just simming and mowing the lawn.
Verdict: Float in peace
#9 Cerberus: The deadliest and most dangerous! They live in the core and have played phenomenally to stay alive. With just 51 members and the highest BP rank for a good while, the only alliances that would make a run for its money are Phoenix and Warlords but even so, Cerberus will be battle-hardened due to their fighting and conquests in the core. Certainly one to watch out for.
Verdict: Michael Phelps
#10 -=GrEpOoNoObS=-: Worst name ever. I won't even go on about how my 6 year old brother could think of a better name... As the name suggests, GrepoNoobs are noobs. Well, we can't say that until they're getting their butts kicked and I imagine Centurions or THM will do so with ease.
Verdict: Sink
#11 WARLORDS: I can see why they have their name in block capitals (even though it is a little annoying typing it out); they're coming on very strongly and are being lead by point king Nirson. With just 40 members, being 7th in BP is pretty solid. They live mostly in the core alongside Cerberus so things can fly off between these two, either a strong relationship or a strong desire to slay the other, either way, they've made a big impact as much as Cerberus have. One more thing... actually don't worry. He wants to be under the radar
Verdict: Cruising like a Jetmax
#12 Tre Kronor: A Swedish alliance methinks and have been.. umm simming. That's all I can say about them really. Their BP does not show they are able to fight without warning but only time will tell us if they're either going to survive or perish.
Verdict: Floating somewhere in O66
