- Wilbur Sutherland, Episer VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Episer VIII

Over 36 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Episer VIII. Forces of Amerlain and Gideon have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 03/12/2016 at 09:47 has seen the loss of 5 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 710,940 homes have been destroyed and 1,259,332 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.