- Fifi Gordon, Menpel II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Menpel II

Over 1,773 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Menpel II. Forces of Monk have engaged the forces of Lightforger in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/12/2014 at 16:12 has seen the loss of 3 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 80,737 homes have been destroyed and 29,467 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.