I have not been playing all that long and in the beginning when the SOB first started out we had some misunderstandings and things got a little strained between us. All that aside though i have really enjoyed learning from the RoS once we came to understand each other they have been helpful with training and tips on arming our ships as well as helping out with invaders or inviting us along on raids if extra pilots are needed. All in all i would have to say they are a very good faction and probably a good example of what a faction is and how one should be run.
