Yea TS is #1 but the coalition of alliance has them all running scared straight into VM. Don't believe me check there stats' Alot of 0 accross a number of there players including Mungus, Graxlex, and a few other's and if they haven't went VM they have given up and are losing their cities to internal conquers, but a few are going to other alliances. So as for the alliance top 12 here is my list
1. The Syndicate - Going down will be not around come WW stage. Will probably start Recruiting again once the leaders get off VM.
2. Westpoint - Moving up, tight nit, works well together. Getting set for WW stage
3. Hell Hound Warriors - Moving up, tight nit, working well with others
4. Hell Hounds - Moving up, tight nit, working well with others
5. Hyperborea - don't think they are gonna survive much longer
6. Isis - good team, gonna keep eyes on them they will be a force to watch out for
7. Alph Centauri - Doing good, Haven't had any issues with them
8. Hounds from Hell - Working well with others
9. Saxon Hero Corp. - Not much longer now for them around
10. Dark horse - Not going to far
11. Beta Centauri - Doing good, no issues
12. Saxon Heros II - Not gonna be in place for WW stage
This is My thoughts not that of my alliance, But I have also been in Byzantium enough to learn a number of things about most players here.