- Maren Gifford, Docplo VIII Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Docplo VIII

A large battle began today at 04/01/2014 at 21:42 on Docplo VIII. Forces of ShakaZulu engaged contingents belonging to Pirates in a violent clash of explosions and weapons fire.

Sources indicate that no end to the conflict can be determined at this time. The battle, in its early stages, has already claimed 101 lives and has seen 0 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Docplo VIII are concerned of the conflict. No reports of civilian casualties have been made, however, at this time it is too early to determine whether the conflict will claim lives of the citizens of Docplo VIII.