- Maren Gifford, Mennke IV Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Mennke IV

Over 1,315 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Mennke IV. Forces of Pirates have engaged the forces of Agatian in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/06/2014 at 23:19 has seen the loss of 81 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 2,096,576 homes have been destroyed and 2,708,858 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.