- Wilbur Sutherland, Episer VIII Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Episer VIII

A large battle began today at 03/12/2016 at 09:48 on Episer VIII. Forces of Amerlain and Gideon engaged contingents belonging to Pirates in a violent clash of explosions and weapons fire.

Sources indicate that no end to the conflict can be determined at this time. The battle, in its early stages, has already claimed 16 lives and has seen 1 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Episer VIII are concerned of the conflict. No reports of civilian casualties have been made, however, at this time it is too early to determine whether the conflict will claim lives of the citizens of Episer VIII.