- Anna Jasinski, Topshu VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Topshu VIII

Over 2,798 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Topshu VIII. Forces of Blahblah, Rorthic and Darthlore have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 12/29/2015 at 14:15 has seen the loss of 9 units on both sides of the battle.

Sources indicate that no end to the conflict can be determined at this time. Contacts within the GTC have indicated that trade routes remain unaffected from the hostilities.

The citizens of the empires involved in the war are victims as 162,212 homes have been destroyed and 345,929 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.