- Wilbur Sutherland, Epinne III Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Epinne III

Over 4,020 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Epinne III. Forces of Pirates have engaged the forces of Blendalith in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 06/04/2016 at 05:16 has seen the loss of 2 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 160,736 homes have been destroyed and 19,016 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.