I'm currently in an alliance with ties to the northern coalition as well. there are some who will make you walk on water to prove you are pure.. but really API Key+Corp History is most the corps need.

If you're looking to get into a Corp, I can point you in the direction of mine. Currently it's in Empire, but we are in negotiations to join TEST Alliance.

Also, to throw in.. you missed a rather large battle a couple days ago between AAA and Pandemic Legion. I sputtered out there in a cloaked ship.. but hey... at least I got to watch