- Maren Gifford, Zoafre IX Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Zoafre IX

A large battle began today at 04/09/2012 at 22:04 on Zoafre IX. Forces of Stryker engaged contingents belonging to Malinko 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 2,272 lives and has seen 2 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Zoafre IX 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 Zoafre IX.