- Michael Kowalski, Holplo XVI Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Holplo XVI

Over 5 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Holplo XVI. Forces of Amerlain have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 01/17/2016 at 20:45 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 59,385 homes have been destroyed and 99,780 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.