- Anna Jasinski, Episer IV Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Episer IV

A large battle began today at 07/05/2019 at 00:21 on Episer IV. Forces of GendoIkari engaged contingents belonging to Pirates 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 8 lives and has seen 1 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Episer IV 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 Episer IV.