Best thing for you to do when looking for an alliance.
Step 1 If somebody invites you without sending you a message first,don't accept this.Would you join something in real life without knowing what you are joining.
Step 2 Click on ranking,then ocean alliances.Your best option is to join some alliance that is compacted in your area with a good point average.If you join a decent alliance they will help you with the basics of the game.
Step 3 Never join a alliance where you receive a message saying..come join us or do you want to join.
Step 4 To complete the quest all you need to do is create your own alliance,then disband it when your finished.
Step 5 Step 1,2 and 3 are to help you find your feet.Step 4 answers your question.
Step 6 Always wear a tinfoil hat while playing this game.Otherwise other alliances will be able to hear you thoughts
Step 7 There is no step 7...
Step 8 If somebody sends you a message trying to recruit you and mentions the word elite,run away as fast as you can.Anybody who uses this word is not what they claim to be...