- Maren Gifford, Holplo XVII Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Holplo XVII

A large battle began today at 05/15/2016 at 02:45 on Holplo XVII. Forces of Amerlain engaged contingents belonging to Pirates in a violent clash of explosions and weapons fire.

Sources indicate that no end to the conflict can be determined at this time. The battle, in its early stages, has already claimed 1 lives and has seen 0 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Holplo XVII are concerned of the conflict. No reports of civilian casualties have been made, however, at this time it is too early to determine whether the conflict will claim lives of the citizens of Holplo XVII.