- Anna Jasinski, Bean Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Bean

Over 14 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Bean. Forces of Blackfang have engaged the forces of Comet in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 02/24/2012 at 18:13 has seen the loss of 1 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 283,871 homes have been destroyed and 16,091 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.