- Ashlee Miller, Episer V Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Episer V

A large battle began today at 12/14/2019 at 18:49 on Episer V. 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 256 lives and has seen 0 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Episer V 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 V.