- Alayna Robertson, Epinne III Correspondent writes:

Epinne III Begins Rebuilding

After 0seconds, hostilities have seemingly drawn to an end on Epinne III. The turmoil of the engagement claimed 2,714 lives on both sides of the line.

Early estimates report units and 14 facilities were destroyed on both sides of the fighting. Debris litters the ground and smoke fills the sky from the fires across Epinne III remaining from the long battle.

The combat began 11/22/2015 at 00:45 when Pirates forces clashed with Blendalith forces. It was unclear at the start of the battle how devastating it would be on Epinne III. Humanitarian efforts dispatched from the Galactic Senate are underway.

"The sight of the destruction is amazing. It is hard to imagine the loss of life from this encounter.", one spokesperson from the GTC reported.It is reported that 31,544 jobs have been removed from the economy of Epinne III and 40,184 homes have been destroyed.

"The economical strain on Epinne III will be huge for quite a while. The rebuilding process will take a lot of time.", the GTC spokesperson stated.

It is still unclear whether this decline in hostilities is permanent or if it is only temporary. While relations remain strained between the warring factions, everything remains uncertain.