- Maren Gifford, Vitbbe XVI Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Vitbbe XVI

Over 1,990 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Vitbbe XVI. Forces of Pisokek have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 03/08/2014 at 15:47 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 1,692,405 homes have been destroyed and 1,793,649 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.