- Maren Gifford, Epinne II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Epinne II

Over 679 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Epinne II. Forces of Pirates have engaged the forces of Zelitamn in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/05/2019 at 17:12 has seen the loss of 2 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 382,122 homes have been destroyed and 1,386,312 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.