- Maren Gifford, Verdte IX Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte IX

Hostilites on Verdte IX have come to a decline as of 09/15/2016 at 15:16. The conflict has already claimed at least 8 lives and seen the loss of 8 units and facilities.

Battle began 09/15/2016 at 15:12 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 IX are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 8 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.