- Maren Gifford, Topshu V Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Topshu V

Over 9 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Topshu V. Forces of Maestro have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 12/18/2015 at 13:14 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 441,610 homes have been destroyed and 11,040 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.