- Maren Gifford, Verdte II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Verdte II

Over 11 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Verdte II. Forces of Dzentar have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 11/17/2015 at 10:45 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 111,520 homes have been destroyed and 170,086 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.