- Maren Gifford, Episer X Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Episer X

A large battle began today at 08/23/2020 at 19:08 on Episer X. Forces of Ei_Ran 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 10 lives and has seen 1 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Episer X 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 Episer X.