- Maren Gifford, Acocco VIII Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Acocco VIII

A large battle began today at 10/07/2015 at 19:08 on Acocco VIII. Forces of Pirates engaged contingents belonging to Amerlain 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 622 lives and has seen 22 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Acocco VIII 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 Acocco VIII.