- Maren Gifford, Ekbu II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu II

Over 1,198 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu II. Forces of Specter have engaged the forces of GlidoU in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 11/14/2014 at 09:45 has seen the loss of 3 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 1,739,712 homes have been destroyed and 2,004,871 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.