- Maren Gifford, Topshu IV Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Topshu IV

Over 2,134 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Topshu IV. Forces of Maestro have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 11/20/2015 at 03:47 has seen the loss of 2 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 81,106 homes have been destroyed and 104,186 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.