- Anna Jasinski, Menpel IX Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Menpel IX

Over 8 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Menpel IX. Forces of Stalker have engaged the forces of Lightforger in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/14/2014 at 13:18 has seen the loss of 0 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 81,106 homes have been destroyed and 108,686 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.