I`d like to start a discussion of the top 10 most powerful empires ranking system for Normal server in terms of influence, empire development, stats, age, alleged artifact stores, ability to take down a UW (or successfully do one), etc.
Here are some candidates, feel free to profile more candidates and rank them, apologies to those I don`t profile. :)
Fuzzy
A independent tax miner with multiple C3s, this empire boasts 3 prior UWs and possesses the pyth, galleon, and herc on top of the standard miner cap ship and starbase compliment. Over 450 days old, player since april 2008, 1:1 win/loss ratio in both colonies and battles, over 2200 battles.
Grantweep
Currently taking a break from the game but affiliated with TCF, 1 UW accomplished w/ viral scout. Captured multiple huge land U larges w/ 100+ housing levels, possesses huge economy while remaining explorable. 1/1.86 win/loss ratio in battles and 1/2.72 planets gained/lost. Over 1050 total battles.
Ragnarok
Leader of the UFP, undisputed top fed on Normal server with multiple high powered members, 1 UW accomplished, possesses Galleon. Huge economy tax Miner with base pr over 1.1m, 1.73/1 win/loss ratio and 2.48/1 planets gained/lost. Over 2450 battles. 1001 days old, player since June 05.
Drunkenmasters
Leader of the MOB, #2 fed on Normal, 1 UW accomplished on server, multiple UWs on other servers, possesses the Lakko. c3 agri maru, very rich, well connected vet. 1.71/1 win/loss ratio and 2.23/1 planets gained/lost. Over 2750 total battles, player since Sep 06 ON THE SERVER.
Metsu
Member of TCF, #3 fed on Normal, neutral. Most powerful and oldest guard on server. Huge rumored artifact stores. 1/1.22 win/loss ratio, 1/1.72 planets gained/lost. Over 2850 total battles, player since Dec 03.
I have unfortunately run out of space. Other candidates: PistolPete, AlphaCentauri, Anfit, Uberpansy, Renegade, LIF, AccordEX, DK, Uber, Avaline, wingnut, Vidar, Milios, Founders, rogueassassin, Augustine.
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