The Legion - a very strong alliance and close knit group. Probably has some of the better fighters and players in SGW
Dirty Dozen - Kings of Ascended, due to organization and foresight which many others lacked. Equally strong in main and I have a lot of respect for their leadership group.
Dark Dominium Empire - What can I say, the self proclaimed war mongers, and they do it well. Good fighters.
The Order - probably one of the best alliances in SGW, not because of military strength or prowess in battle, but because during my time in their forums as an AB rep, I saw that they were more than a gaming group. Rather they were community who were all mates which is something I think all alliances aspire too.
Omega Allegiance - Well, they certainly are good at SGW!

They were the strongest alliance for the better part of a year and ruled SGW, and are still one of strongest alliances around.
EPA - Lead by a great bloke in the form of Dundee, a bloke who I have the greatest respect for. A close knit bunch who have been around for ages, with a leadership group which is easy to deal with.
Foundation of Evil - Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevil! Necron, where's the rum!
Ascended Empire - Haven't had much contact with them, although they are led by a guy called Geoff and I doubt they would be so highly ranked if they didn't deserve to be there.
Knights Of Trinity - Has trimmed down a lot since the 96 member days. Great to trade with and all round good blokes.
Alpha Allegiance - A strong and powerful alliance in their own right, with some of the legends of massing in there ranks.
Ancient Brethren - My alliance, I think its fair to say that a good analogy of our role in the GA was the nerdy looking guy who held the guys arms behind his back while he got punched, and did squat when needed. We have been through some tough times, but I think we have come out the other side the better for it. A great bunch of blokes who make the game enjoyable.
Bad Wolf Project - A strong alliance lead by a bloke who, due to our limited interactions, I respect and have a great deal of time for.
Tauri Alliance - great fighters, passionate and are a great group. Being in a convo with 311 while he was massing planets was instructive to say the least.
Team Bono - personally haven't had much to do with them, however they are one of the last all one race alliances left after AB went and you have to respect that, actually you don't really which is why AB is declaring war on them next week.........er.........I mean.......hi daff

JJ
Warlords of Briton - When I started out they were one of the first alliances I had dealings with. Lead by Brythalious, they have members who I respect such as Kurnous et alia
Aeon Kings - started by my great mate quite a while ago, they are still around and doing well. They have some high quality members and I am sure they will only get stronger.
Asgard Order Elite - A long time ally of AB, they are growing alliance which has similar goals to AB, and I am happy and proud to associate with them.
Here endeth the brown nosing.