- Maren Gifford, Optcap II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Optcap II

Over 956 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Optcap II. Forces of Byte have engaged the forces of Lightforger in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/21/2014 at 20:44 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 271,362 homes have been destroyed and 265,891 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.