I must say, I am far from impressed by Alpha in this "war." Already I have taken 3 cities (in little more than 1 week) from one of their Academy founders, Dartagnant. In response, I received a few (painfully pitiful) attacks in return. Dart has gone from a player with over 100k points to barely holding on to a mere 30k. All the while, I am expanding into their territory and conquering their players without so much as a single whisper in response from Alpha.
Furthermore, the majority of my attacks are being launched from over 10 hours away (~40 by colony ship), giving them more than enough time to support their players. Do they? No! They act alone! I'm normally not one to give advice to my enemies, but at this rate I am quickly growing bored, and sincerely hope that they begin to show a little more coordination than they have thus far.
In the mean time, let me extend my thanks to the members of Alpha who have practically handed me their cities. You truly are generous!