- Maren Gifford, Zoalja V Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Zoalja V

Over 15 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Zoalja V. Forces of Blazde and Amerlain have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 10/01/2016 at 16:05 has seen the loss of 0 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 197,161 homes have been destroyed and 341,137 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.