Psi is getting boring so top 12 is pretty boring too but here goes.
#1 Shadows Fall - Don't know how long these guys have been top of the rankings, Been quiet for a while due to preparations for WW (which they will win) But they have recently woke up and I admit it is a pleasure to watch good players attack. Shame a few players have left due to other things, but they are a good few still there
#2 ORCA - Don't know much about this alliance, not watched stats much recently either but they seem to be warring Wargasm at the moment. Seem like a good bunch of attackers and hopefully will get to know them better quite soon.
#3 4Tress black - Oh the flagship of 4tress and friends, A bunch of turtles basically. One or two good players that are wasting their talents in 4tress which is a shame. But they are generally a fully defensive alliance which includes one of the biggest players on Psi (amsmtg) but I would not want to start a rant about this player as I wouldn't stop. To conclude, A bunch of turtles that sit behind biremes walls with a sense of arrogance and satisfaction.
#4 Wargasm - I don't really know what to say about wargasm, except from it's basically another branch of 4tress. The almighty Semla moves in and out of these alliances to make sure they are all turtling up effectively of course. Otherwise don't know much about them except from the fact they are at war with ORCA, true? Not sure.
#5 Bullseye - Good group of players, arguably their best players have left but I'm glad a few remain. They seem to be getting bored of Psi too, not sure if they are turtling up for WW as I've not seen them attack much. However they recently decimated a 4tress player in O36 that was a joy to watch
#6 ORCA II - Same applies for above.
#7 4tress red - Do not know of any good players in 4tress red. Exactly the same as Black though except this is unfortunately they don't have the "honor" of being the flagship.
#8 Free spirit - (biased opinion inbound) Well my own alliance, I would say it's more of a family than an alliance. Good group of players mainly because of activity and our close relations, unfortunately lost a lot of players as RL becomes more important and Psi gets more boring, Not going to mention how 4tress and phoenix capitalise on inactives then gloat about it, Ooopps what? Anyway, Hope not to lose anymore of our family, but seems like it will be that way. Also being #8 attackers I would say is impressive as we have only been around for about 3 months yet still get a lot more ABP than most alliances.
#9 Shadows Fall 2 - Seem to be slipping down the rankings as more players quit therefore players are transferred into SF, full of skilled players don't get me wrong but the original can never be beaten. Will be interesting to see what happens during WW, only one alliance can win...
#10 The chosen - Not sure who they even are, got a funny feeling they go hand in hand with the turtle family over at 4tress.
#11 ORCA III - Same can be said for above. Dissapointed at the amount of branches though..
#12 Ultimate Eye - A Branch to Bullseye, Don't know much about them actually either. Seem to be far away from me so I'm indifferent. Hopefully they are doing well though