- Maren Gifford, Mendca VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Mendca VIII

Over 8 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Mendca VIII. Forces of Amerlain have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 12/21/2015 at 11:20 has seen the loss of 0 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 304,563 homes have been destroyed and 158,071 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.