- Maren Gifford, Topvor IX Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Topvor IX

Over 1,057 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Topvor IX. Forces of TinyDjiant have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 12/08/2016 at 13:56 has seen the loss of 10 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 85,988 homes have been destroyed and 685,524 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.