- Maren Gifford, Equtgu I Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Equtgu I

A large battle began today at 08/07/2014 at 14:20 on Equtgu I. Forces of Pirates engaged contingents belonging to Valen 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 12 lives and has seen 12 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Equtgu I 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 Equtgu I.