- Maren Gifford, Episer VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Episer VIII

Over 207 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Episer VIII. Forces of LordOfTheLargePants, Deveroes and Raven08 have engaged the forces of Sniv in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 09/26/2013 at 11:20 has seen the loss of 4 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 5,888,554 homes have been destroyed and 8,869,974 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.