- Maren Gifford, Quicma IV Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Quicma IV

A large battle began today at 08/31/2016 at 16:53 on Quicma IV. Forces of Pirates engaged contingents belonging to Fragged 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 623 lives and has seen 23 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Quicma IV 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 Quicma IV.