- Anna Jasinski, Episer XIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Episer XIII

Over 55 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Episer XIII. Forces of Astrogeorge have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 03/15/2014 at 19:37 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 481,200 homes have been destroyed and 162,030 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.