The Arcean Empire: Largest Empire, Second most technologically advanced(i hold the lead there,) large military force, and at war with almost every other civ in the Galaxy, but kicking butt. I, there loyal ally, am stuck in a wedge- or a growing wedge, and it looks like they are starting to burn out even the Altarians who were most powerful. The Arceans got a head by colonizing anything and everything that would support life. They hold the largest amount of votes in the galaxy.
They also have a divided empire, from what i can tell a sizable portion of it lies far east, far away from my worlds. These seem to be there core worlds, as the worlds close to me, though numerous and powerful, were more recently colonized. In between them and there empire is the Alterians, though they have other holdings also.

I have come to the realization that I need to somehow go to war with this great ally, to win. I don't hold the infulence, or the planets for a diplomatic victory. But, this would change if I were to invade there planets closest to me. The vast majority of there fleet is in the east, since they don't have to mess with e currently. The biggest ship guarding there planets might be a frigate. If I take those worlds, I'd pretty much win the game. Unless the Alterians sweep in on my hard work and take more planets, then I'd beforced to clear them out also, but thats another matter.
Also, most of my trade comes from the Arcean Empire, though I am starting to change this by trading and improving relations else where.
Also, it turns out i have a needy friend in the Thalans, and they have begged me once or twice to come to war against Arcean, but haven't for obvious reasons.

I plan to build my transports, called Troopers, and send them in to take over worlds not held by ships(I still don't have the fleet to remove all the ships) Meanwhile I'll send smaller fleets to take care of, and pickaway at there fleet. If I get a good start things will pickup and swing in my favor. Ortherwise- i'll just be waiting for the Russian winter, and about a Trillion soldiers to come and wipe me out. Again, they have battleships, but the bulk of there fleet is busy, and with 8 civs going at them i just don't think i could loose, with this plan, but if they mae peace with everyone i am history. Sorry for rambling, just considering my options. What would you do? If I don't act soon my military will go from competitve to medocire quickly.