Off topic finger pointing gets you nowhere.....and fast.
My first ever top 12 considering everyone else is too lazy to produce anything of substance, I will keep it brief as there are cities to be conquered :
1. Hades Angels:
Still in the #1 spot and have held this for sometime. #1 for ABP, #4 for DBP. Question remains, who are they fighting ?? 14 of their last 16 conquests have been internal or abandoned. They are clearly fighters but they are not proven in battle against a good alliance. I can't find any cities in their history taken from a top 12 alliance. In this case, the stats lie and Hades Angels are yet to be proven in battle and I expect will burn when the heat is turned up on them. Over rated.
2. The Rim Team:
Passing. Maybe someone can pass judgement on #2, I will do the other eleven.
3. HARPOON:
Still MRA, #3 rank alliance with #7 ABP rank. Rather than fill one alliance with fair to moderate players they decided to create another and drag in more. When they finally lose the deadweight they may improve their standing in Edessa, but I doubt it. 19 of last 20 conquests have been ghosts or internal, speaks volumes. Destined for life on the rim, one Harpoon at a time.
4. Scourge:
Some respectable names amongst this alliance, been in some turmoil since the start of the world beginning life as World Wonder Hunters. When the internal issues are resolved, this alliance could throw up some surprises. Finding an experienced leader to guide the way seems their biggest problem. #3 ABP rank is a clear indicator of the ability within, just need to focus it. This alliance is one to watch.
5. Under Current:
#4 ranked attackers shows an aggressive style, only #20 for DBP. Not frightened to move outside the alliance boundaries to conquer cities. Appears that the grunt work is left to too few though which may be their weakness. Will also be interesting to see how the current changes with the departure of their #1 player. Look for this alliance to drop down the rankings over coming weeks.
6. Final Destination:
Have seen the teamwork of this alliance first hand, there is none. Leadership of FD have work to do to maintain their position on the rankings. Only ranking #12 in ABP so not such an aggressive alliance but appear capable of defending their patch. Another alliance that could do with some trimming but needs to change the internal mentality to survive. Expecting FD to slide and lose top thier 12 ranking to an upcoming Rim alliance in coming weeks.
7. BACON:
Formed from the MRA Chaos Brigade it is very early to pass an accurate assessment on this alliance. On the surface it appears that leadership is strong and committment is there. Question is can they shake the MRA tag and rise to meet the challenges of fighting bigger alliances. I want to believe they can, I will be looking for BACON to ham it up a little and smoke some of the alliances in it's waters. An alliance on the rise.
8. Fusion:
Still here....sheesh. When points are everything you don't stand a chance. Classic MRA just waiting for an alliance to come in and overpower them, will be surprised to see them maintain top 12 ranking for to much longer, unless they merge the other MRA branches into one big.....ugly mess.
9. Malicious Intent:
Relatively unknown alliance fighting out of the East. Some handy types heading their rankings and I think they will surpass some existing Top 12 alliances. Interesting to see where they are going to head in the long term, a battle at the border of O54 looms with TRT. Watching this alliance with interest.
10. Greek Terror:
Sitting pretty quietly in the core, #11 ABP rank but ranking #5 for DBP. Leadership appears solid and appear to be settling into the world nicely. Expect this alliance to maintain their position in the top 12 although in the lower positions. Currently the distance between their best and their worst is too great, if this gap closes then the potential for a solid alliance is heightened.
11. Valhalla:
Don't know much of them, if there was as much time spent in-game as on their profile then I think they would be ranked 3 places higher. ABP rank #22 needs improvement.
12. Legion of Hades:
No very little about these guys, ABP rank of #35 means they are not serious about Edessa at this point or are a new alliance, they are outside the top ten and I am in a hurry to finish so no research goes into them. I predict they will be falling to 20th position before the next Top 12 update.
If you don't like it, don't read it. I tried, you didn't, bite me. This took so long I have forgotten what I have written. Hope you enjoy the read.