My Top-12
THE GANG
Took lead in ABPs/DBPs (also in average BPs pro player), but seems like fallen back from leaders in City Points averages. For me it is a clear sign that alliance got crippled during BP-farming and needs to put resources in rebuilding troops instead of building cities to conquest-readiness (and also people cannot farm - very important disability at this stage).
Swim because even in such conditions - they are still the main power in O55.
The Usual Suspects
Many good people in alliance, located very tight (3/4 people occupate 5 islands near each other). Such density has a drawback - people cannot make BPs early and there are not many targets for farming. But they are developing very fast and now one of leaders in City Points averages.
Swim.
Fruit Loop Troop
Has some similarities to "The Usual Suspects" concerning people, location. Also leaders in City Points averages.
I don't trust alliances founded by mods, but who knows...
Swim.
Coming Soon
Kinda "later-starters", divided on 2 large and dense parts. Many good names in alliance too.
People in O54 will be in action very soon - let's see how they can be supported in offense/defense from the rest who are 3-4 hours away. I'd say they should
swim.
TZ-HC Brothers
Not good enough in BPs and City points averages. Located in O55 - thus will be eaten by "THE GANG" and "DANISH DIVISION" soon.
Sink.
Crimson Rebels
Similar to "TZ-HC Brothers" but in O54. Probably will be eaten by "Coming Soon" and "Alpha et Omega" there.
Sink.
The Hammer
Looking even worse than "TZ-HC Brothers" and neighbors to The "Usual Suspects". Will be eaten soon.
Sink.
Inferno
Similar to "The Hammer". Will be eaten by "The Usual Suspects" and "Fruit Loop Troop".
Sink
DANISH DIVISION
These guys got a lot of credits in other reviews - but i'm not impressed by them yet. Founding cities? Even founding on island without farming villages? Well, it is not what i expect to see from "elite alliance".
From another side, looks like O55 where they reside is crowded, but poor on talents - thus they should be ok there until there will be a showdown with "THE GANG".
Swim for now.
IMMORTAL EMPIRE
Underdeveloped neighbors of "Fruit Loop Troop". I don't think they will survive -
sink.
Prisoners
They are residing near O55/O56 border, looks like pretty safe location for now.
Swim for some time.
United Nations
Also O55, very underdeveloped. Probably food for "THE GANG", "DANISH DIVISION" and "Prisoners".
Sink.