First off, the GO has my respect. They've been efficiently leading a large faction for 2 years and placed themselves as one of the most important pieces of strat. I've enjoyed fighting against them (Wish I could've fought with them sometimes). However...
This GTX is gay, no doubt about it. chadz made it very clear, there has been no differentiating in who has been banned. The reason your players have been banned is because they cheated, end of story. It has been the same thing across whole strategus.
Ever since the UIF beat the Templar block more than two years ago, you've been the single strongest force in strategus. For two years, you've been comfortably sitting on the throne of power, knowing that you would never lose, you would have an easy time and you could win when you wanted. In these two years, your enemies have been fighting an uphill struggle, always knowing that the UIF was bigger, more connected and more organised than any other resistance. We always knew that we were at a disadvantage. To me, it just looks like you're quitting because, for the first time in two years, you're losing.
I think some quotes from Harpag here is nice:
Osiris and all the others who are thinking like him + 157 (lol). Templols lose some battles, but fighting bravely, and never cry. Despite the ongoing war, I personally respect them. These are nice guys and are able to play. We have a lot of fun, cool RP, a lot of XP etc. You tearful assholes, take from them example, instead of mindlessly criticize.
You bastards, give up! The papacy is no longer yours from when you walk on a date with Mercs!
I wish the same would be for GO.
Guys, if I offended you, I did it unintentionally. I didn't know that you are so gentle. My english is poor, so sometimes my posts look strange. But generally I don't change my opinion. After losing the campaign, you looks for a fault in the attitude of other people or in the game mechanics, rather than to correct your own actions. This is your problem. At the time of the attack from the EU, you can probably use the truce and unite against a common enemy. It was obvious that you will be attacked. You don't live in a vacuum and this must be taken into consideration. You have to get organized. Otherwise you will be at the stage of tribal fighting. I'm trying to provoke you into a hot fight, and not to discourage the game ... I wish you good luck.
PS. The truth always hurts the most. Sorry.
