Isn't Neptune's Pride 2 like 99% backstabbing anyway? The only reason you should be making alliances is to buy more time so you can kill them later in the game.
this. Dude, I'm sorry, but allegiances change momentarily. I showed a friend both games I am in right now, and explained what was happening to him. He said this.
"Jesus dude, you are the ideal ruler. Completely without empathy or remorse. How do you sleep at night?"
Advantages dear bubbadoo, trust no one in this game.