[HRH_H_Crab]

I personally don't think it is possible.
I reckon that the only way ASC can fail now, is through some sort of internal meltdown brought about by boredom.
From my perspective one of the worst things about trying to compete with ASC at the moment, is that it if you aren't very careful, you will actually make it pretty unpleasant for people to play with your alliance.
I know this sounds insane, and will particularly rankle with foaming at the mouth ASC hating lunatics, but if the game is to not continue losing players, alliances need to focus a lot LESS on competing with ASC and a LOT more on having fun.