Who are the best alliances outside the top ten?

My view is clearly biased: You should check out the Old Republic. I know this is not a concept for all Illy players. But our democratic structure prevents arrogance and offers the possibility to participate to all players. To be elected in higher positions depends mainly on activity and less on size. I think this is also a interesting concept for large players, as it offers a lot of possibilities to exchange with other players. I think it is in some ways a training alliance, that allows to get training in diplomatic and illy-policy issues (and not to leave it only to the large players). I do not know, if this makes us “the best” (sounds quite subjective). But it is clearly a unique concept.