- Maren Gifford, Optcap VIII Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Optcap VIII

Hostilites on Optcap VIII have come to a decline as of 08/06/2014 at 23:34. The conflict has already claimed at least 208 lives and seen the loss of 200 units and facilities.

Battle began 08/06/2014 at 23:22 when battle elements of Lightforger engaged the forces of Pirates. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

Citizens of Optcap VIII are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 199 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.