Congratulations on getting 1st on the leaderboards!! That's the hard part. But unfortunately it isn't the only part. Now you have to keep 1st until your alliance decides to own the map. The waiting and uncertainty will be annoying, but be patient, it'll happen eventually. If it doesn't then you should try a toon of a different alliance next time. Nothing you can do if there's just literally nobody on your team.

Guilds can be a little toxic towards people they don't know, but as long as you aren't involved in a dispute with them they should be indifferent. If given a chance I would definitely make it publicly known that you've never had Emp before. Most everybody gets on board for that. Even the guilds, and even possibly someone who passed you on the leaderboard. Speaking of which-- maybe make it known that you will let someone else pass you after you've had it.

So basically the answer to your question is yes, you can absolutely do it solo. But joining a pug group and taking some emp keeps yourself is definitely helpful. As is making friends and announcing your intentions.

That makes sense, right? Play solo all you want, but if and when your alliance is capturing Emp circle (for you,) don't be repairing walls somewhere else.

Just keep your eye on it-- the alliance thing I mean-- it should be pretty obvious if you're just always gated LOL.

If you have to start over do it right from the beginning of the campaign. It's easier to get it when everyone's equal than if you let someone get 100k ahead. I'm sure you already know how to get points because there you are in first place already. But still this next tip might be helpful if you have to start over.

Load up on the PvP quests, complete them ALL, but don't turn them in. Wait until the campaign resets, go get a delve buff, and then turn them all in.