Points for the general classification are divided into four parts : Research, Buildings, Ships and defenses.
A pie chart shows you their distribution :
This is how points are counted up for the general classification :
These rules apply regardless of the kind of resource that is spent.
The rule stays the same, but every player's points (in the alliance) are added up. Every alliance then has a certain amount of points, thanks to its members, and is classified regarding that total amount.