- Jesse Stanger, Ekbu VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu VIII

Over 5,040 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu VIII. Forces of Kbossm772 have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 04/26/2014 at 21:43 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 80,368 homes have been destroyed and 100,758 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.