Feel better soon Candyman.
Getting back on topic. I'll give my honest view of SA.
I think that its a little early to start saying that SA is a terrible MRA alliance. They so far have come out and found allies willing to support, even if its not enough they still were smart enough to find more local support and enthusiastic allies in Kaeluubians. Their members also gladly sent support and attacks at one point. As Norbiik put it, their support was able to hold against flawed attacks and smaller attacks like from some of TM's newer recruits and long shot CSes. But didn't last too well against larger attacks from Fish, Juneta, myself, and probably a few of the larger TM players. They also couldn't adjust to 3-6 HR cses very well. Having only managed to stop two at this stage. On top of that Sunmaven has proven to be a decent defender and what she lacks in troops she makes up for in trickery and simple tricks in hopes of drawing support to the wrong town. Which is a very smart tactic when completely out gunned.
The drawbacks? They started a completely avoidable conflict for one leader who didn't want to move. Their long term support plan could really backfire if someone decided to actually pull out the playbook and use it. Its pretty clear that SA is leadership centered with what appears to be a somewhat selfish, though intelligent, leader/diplomat. Selfish being trying to force everyone up to protect themself and make O44 an area of expansion. Something their own players later admitted was a silly idea. Intelligent being that the player is a decent sniper and at least doesn't quit. Also they know that they can suck up a ton of DBP before actually leaving.
Overall I can't say that SA is too bad. Most seem to just be delegating to their allies now to protect Sunmaven. But its probably due to the fact that all admit that O44 is lost. They have put up a good and spirited fight and I say that they deserve to be called the second best alliance in Gythium currently. Currently one of the few alliances that I would say actually knows what their doing.
Edit: Oh right, most of you expect a tool comment from me and some trash talk...I should add that Kaeluubians are probably regretting their decision to support Sunmaven right about now, having lost a good deal of biremes and DLU. I'll also add that Sunmaven is probably not having a good night.