- Maren Gifford, Verdte XIII Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Verdte XIII

A large battle began today at 05/19/2021 at 01:23 on Verdte XIII. Forces of PirateGuild engaged contingents belonging to Amerlain 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 70 lives and has seen 10 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Verdte XIII 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 Verdte XIII.