- Maren Gifford, Neolci XVII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Neolci XVII

Over 5 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Neolci XVII. Forces of Amerlain have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 01/01/2016 at 22:21 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 203,042 homes have been destroyed and 253,617 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.