- Zephyr Guzman, Holplo I Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Holplo I

Over 1,527 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Holplo I. Forces of Shadock34 and Valen have engaged the forces of Raven08 in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 10/18/2013 at 14:07 has seen the loss of 3 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 1,146,886 homes have been destroyed and 341,540 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.