- Creighton Nelson, Docchu IX Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Docchu IX

Over 59 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Docchu IX. Forces of Hooch have engaged the forces of Light in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 05/12/2012 at 20:20 has seen the loss of 34 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 802,944 homes have been destroyed and 277,005 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.