- Maren Gifford, Verdte XII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Verdte XII

Over 713 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Verdte XII. Forces of Mallagan have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 03/27/2014 at 16:59 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 81,106 homes have been destroyed and 86,776 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.