- Tonya Schwarz, Holngu VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Holngu VIII

Over 570 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Holngu VIII. Forces of Goudron have engaged the forces of Fragged in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/23/2013 at 15:17 has seen the loss of 1 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 765,154 homes have been destroyed and 38,107 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.