- Maren Gifford, Mendca III Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Mendca III

A large battle began today at 08/12/2016 at 08:54 on Mendca III. Forces of Raven08 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 11 lives and has seen 1 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Mendca III 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 Mendca III.