- Maren Gifford, Volvri IX Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Volvri IX

Over 105 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Volvri IX. Forces of Freemz have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 04/01/2014 at 21:45 has seen the loss of 2 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 0 homes have been destroyed and 15,500 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.