- Wilbur Sutherland, Verdte VIII Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte VIII

Hostilites on Verdte VIII have come to a decline as of 09/13/2016 at 18:16. The conflict has already claimed at least 7 lives and seen the loss of 7 units and facilities.

Battle began 09/13/2016 at 18:05 when battle elements of Amerlain engaged the forces of Pirates. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

Citizens of Verdte VIII are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 7 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.