- Jason Walker, Holplo VIII Correspondent writes:

Contact with Holplo VIII - Mining has been lost!

Numerous communication stations and relays have been unable to make contact with Holplo VIII - Mining. Although, this is initial reporting numerous theories have been put forward about the demise of the ill-fated colony. It could have been destroyed, or simply political turmoil broke the colony down. Holplo VIII - Mining's fate is unknown at this time, due to the lack of any communication coming out of Holplo VIII - Mining the worst has been expected.