- Maren Gifford, Verdte X Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte X

Hostilites on Verdte X have come to a decline as of 04/04/2014 at 17:45. The conflict has already claimed at least 308 lives and seen the loss of 8 units and facilities.

Battle began 04/04/2014 at 17:44 when battle elements of Mallagan engaged the forces of Pirates. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

Citizens of Verdte X are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 8 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.