- Maren Gifford, Verdte VIII Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte VIII

Hostilites on Verdte VIII have come to a decline as of 09/07/2015 at 12:25. The conflict has already claimed at least 715 lives and seen the loss of 13 units and facilities.

Battle began 09/07/2015 at 12:25 when battle elements of Mallagan and DiebS 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 Verdte VIII are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 1 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.