- Maren Gifford, Mendca XV Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Mendca XV

Over 960 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Mendca XV. Forces of Sh4rKSouL have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 03/08/2014 at 11:32 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 243,318 homes have been destroyed and 232,022 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.