- Maren Gifford, Ache II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ache II

Over 73 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ache II. Forces of BeepBeep have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/06/2016 at 12:15 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 1,275,128 homes have been destroyed and 1,706,406 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.