- Maren Gifford, Alga VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Alga VIII

Over 760 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Alga VIII. Forces of ThunderShirt have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/16/2016 at 02:55 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 75,852 homes have been destroyed and 94,551 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.