- Arden Girard, Cognta Correspondent writes:

Skirmishes Begin in Cognta

Battle elements belonging to Trpp engaged in combat with the forces of Pirates on 12/08/2016 at 16:04. The conflicts were reported to take place sporadically throughout the Cognta system.

Citizens of the colonies in Cognta are bracing for the possibility of an extended conflict. So far, both sides are reporting minor losses of 129. The death toll is expected to only increase as this conflict develops.