- Arden Girard, Topshu VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Topshu VIII

Over 2 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Topshu VIII. Forces of Darthlore have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 02/09/2016 at 17:45 has seen the loss of 1 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 49,565 homes have been destroyed and 1,239 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.