Here is my Top 12 by the numbers. (numbers provided from the Top 20 alliances in each category)
1. To Be Determined - With a solid core, good players, and a well organized group, TBD has proven to be the hungriest of all the big fish. With 24 of its 100 players in the Top 50 in ABP's, TBD has a demanding 7% lead with their 19% of all ABP's out of the Top 20 alliances. It hasn't been all offense, contrary to what others believe, TBD ranks 7th in DBP's with 7% of all DBP's out of the Top 20 alliances. This is only a 2% difference from the #1 defensive alliance, Argentum Contego, who comes in at 9%. TBD is also the #1 fighting alliance with 13% of all BP's, and ranks #3 in Battle percentage (win/loss ratio) at 86%. With blood still in the water from AC and AG, TBD should be able to continue to eat healthy and push out from their core. Swim
2. Legion of Death - With 99 players stretched across multiple oceans, from Ocean 36 to 64, LoD is showing signs of a classic MRA. A lot of potential within this alliance, some very good players, and their overall stats are surprising considering how spreadout they are. LoD has some trimming to do ranking #8 in Battle percentage at 80% and tightening up of their borders, but they rank #2 in ABP with 12% and rank #3 in DBP's with 8% showing that they are a force to be reckoned with. LoD ranks as the #2 fighter on this server with 10% of all BP's so they can definitely hang with the big boys. Float
3. Jossy's Giants - With no one really challenging JG, it's no wonder that they lead all alliances in avg. city size, 9,813 pts. Normally that would appear to be a group of simmers but JG quickly did away with any competition in Ocean 45 with 12 players in the Top 50 in ABP's while setting up a solid core and now they have nothing to do but build. JG ranks #3 in ABP's at 12% and ranks #2 in Battle percentage at 89% with over 640 cities gained, but JG ranks #14 in DBP's at 4% of all Top 20 alliances. With all other alliances feeding off of the AC/AG demise and JG having no reason to go toe to toe with TBD at this point in the game, expect JG to continue to solidify their core ocean while continuing to drop in DBP rankings. JG currently ranks #4 on this server as a fighter with 8% of all BP's. Swim
4. Kittens of Doom - Very similar stats to #2 ranked LoD, KoD is well balanced and has better positioning with their core ocean and plenty of food to feast off of from AC/AG. KoD ranks #4 in ABP's at 9% but more importantly they rank #2 in DBP's at 9% as well. This group is a fighter ranking #3 on this server at 9% and have been showing that they can win a war. The most deceiving stat line for KoD is their Battle percentage of 77%, rumored to be manipulated more than others with their city swap strategy. KoD ranks in at #11 in Battle percentage with 585 wins and 179 losses. Float
5. APOCALYPSE - a smaller than average sized group, APO comes in well balanced as the #6 Fighter at 6%, the #6 attacker at 6%, and the #6 defender at 7%. APO has good positioning on the map but will need to solidify their core ocean. Currently they are stretched too thin but luckily they don't have much competition at the moment. APO ranks #10 in Battle percentage at 79%. APO's fate, still to be determined, will depend on the direction of JG's and TBD unless they are able to add a few more quality players to the mix and build a more solid foundation for their core. They have the ability to float but right now I think they Sink
6. Dynasty Veterans - They have a pretty solid core that is started in Ocean 44 and capable of feasting off the scraps that some of the larger fish leave for them. DV ranks #7 in ABP's with 5% and ranks #9 in DBP's at 6%. They have a whole lot of open ocean in 44 to work with but are also the #7 fighter on this server with 6% of all BP's proving that they can make a stand or a push if they choose to. JG may be their biggest threat, but again, will depend on the what direction JG decides to go. DV ranks #9 in Battle percentage at 79%. I don't know enough about this group's diplomacy but I think the right deal could allow this group to Float
7. Rational - this group takes up a lot of real estate in Ocean 66, but it will be the war in Ocean 55 that decides this groups fate. Rat is set up with a decent core in the SE corner of 55 and if they are not careful they could spend too many resources trying to protect it. Rat ranks #6 in Battle percentage with 81% but I believe that is because of Ocean 66 and not 55. Rat ranks #8 in ABP's at 4% and ranks #11 in DBP's making them the #10 fighter on this server, good for 4% of all BP's. Those numbers are not good enough for a Top 10 alliance to continue swimming in these waters. It's only a matter of time before they Sink
8. Argentum Contego - with 202 cities lost so far, and counting, AC will be out of the Top 12 in a couple of weeks. AC is ranked #13 in Battle percentage at 73%. They've been getting pounded from all over and the sharks smell blood. This is what happens when you are an MRA with little to no activity from your members. AC ranks #1 in DBP's at 9% and a very respectable #5 ranking for ABP, good for 6%. The wheels fell off this bus too early making the #5 fighter on this server, 7% of all BP's, a lost cause. Most members already ran to the hills. Sink
9. Koopa Troopa - From a late start to the Top 10, KT has been full throttle since their inauguration. Good position, a good core, and absolutely no completion, KT has had their foot on the gas since day 1 making them the #1 Battle alliance at 93%. KT ranks #9 in ABP's at 4% while trying to control the rim. There are no big alliances in the area which is why KT ranks #19 in DBP's at 2%. It would be nice to see someone try to test them but I know they have some heavy hitters on that squad, making them the #15 fighter on this server, good for 3% of all BP's. Expect that rank and percentage to rise just like KT is up the rankings. This will be an easy Swim
10. Legion of Hell - Battle percentage rank is #5, good for 82%. A surprising stat considering they are ranked #12 in ABP's at 3%, LoH is ranked #12 in DBP's at 4% proving that they can at least defend their cities, only losing 68 while gaining 319. This makes them the #13 ranked fighter on the server, good for 4% of all BP's. Their problem is that they have a terrible core and will most likely be sandwiched by neighbors. Sink
11. Argentum Gladius - 63% Battle Percentage Sink
12. *TEG* - smaller than average city size, less than average member count, located near TBD in the core of the Ocean. #11 in Attacks, #13 in Defense. Enough said. Sink