- Maren Gifford, Ekbu I Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu I

Over 64 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu I. Forces of GlidoU have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/23/2015 at 19:43 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 4,237,798 homes have been destroyed and 1,255,844 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.