- Maren Gifford, Ekbu III Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu III

Over 11,884 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu III. Forces of YourFatMom have engaged the forces of Gideon in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/20/2013 at 19:09 has seen the loss of 6 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 356,784 homes have been destroyed and 409,690 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.