Does anyone have a good knowledge the lesser known nuances of the Alliance(handshake) toggle menu. I would like to know why some times computer will be displayed in there to adjust alliances, but other times they won't, but still be in the map.

Is it set in stone at the start of the game? (like, can a computer player pop in and out of it during the course of the game)

Do only computers that are seen i the lobby show up?

Do only computers that have existing units on the map show up?

Do Players 9-11 ever show up?

Do their names (e.g. "Omega Squadron") have to do with their color, or player number? If the prior, then could there be 2 of the same name seen in the menu?

I think this would be worthy of a wiki if fleshed out.

Computers cannot just 'pop out' of a game. At least not the alliance menu, unless they are defeated.

Computers in the lobby are the only computers that are technically AI controlled.

If it has a start location, and units, then yes, it appears. If there is no start location, but units, it does not appear.

Players 9-12 never show up.

Names such as "Omega Squadron" are influenced by their player number. For instance. Player 3 Zerg will always be Fenris Brood.