- Maren Gifford, Menpel IV Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Menpel IV

Over 209 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Menpel IV. Forces of Lightforger have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/08/2014 at 00:23 has seen the loss of 1 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 5,402,585 homes have been destroyed and 6,341,575 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.