- Maren Gifford, Topshu I Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Topshu I

Over 3,329 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Topshu I. Forces of Darthlore and Snupik777 have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 12/31/2015 at 16:14 has seen the loss of 3 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 60,276 homes have been destroyed and 17,006 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.