- Garth Romano, Mennho IX Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Mennho IX

A large battle began today at 08/05/2014 at 12:19 on Mennho IX. Forces of Rnard engaged contingents belonging to Pirates in a violent clash of explosions and weapons fire.

Sources indicate that no end to the conflict can be determined at this time. The battle, in its early stages, has already claimed 162 lives and has seen 4 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Mennho IX are concerned of the conflict. No reports of civilian casualties have been made, however, at this time it is too early to determine whether the conflict will claim lives of the citizens of Mennho IX.