Benefits to joining
1) Trading with members
2) Cultural treaties
3) Mercenary missions if wanted
4) Help for players just starting the game


Requirements
1) must be in the general area of high 5x: high 7x
2) Must donate to resources
3) Must be active
4) Must have military of some kind
5) Must help members when asked
6) Must be able to defend yourself in an attack when its one-on-one


requirements and benefits will change as the alliance grows