- Anna Jasinski, Topshu V Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Topshu V

Over 1,482 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Topshu V. Forces of Ziggypuff, Maestro and Darthlore have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 01/22/2016 at 00:39 has seen the loss of 40 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 40,553 homes have been destroyed and 76,273 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.