- Maren Gifford, Verkgu III Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Verkgu III

Over 6,345 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Verkgu III. Forces of Leocatan and Yann72 have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 12/08/2016 at 16:03 has seen the loss of 5 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 50,230 homes have been destroyed and 92,961 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.