- Maren Gifford, Episer XIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Episer XIII

Over 41 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Episer XIII. Forces of Gideon have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 04/02/2016 at 19:32 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 1,774,320 homes have been destroyed and 1,199,240 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.