- Jody Alvarez, Cogsni VII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Cogsni VII

Over 971 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Cogsni VII. Forces of Alastes have engaged the forces of Jackfair in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 05/07/2012 at 07:40 has seen the loss of 3 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 928,189 homes have been destroyed and 187,178 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.