- Maren Gifford, Bean Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Bean

Hostilites on Bean have come to a decline as of 08/16/2012 at 07:52. The conflict has already claimed at least 9 lives and seen the loss of 9 units and facilities.

Battle began 08/16/2012 at 07:50 when battle elements of Jesfr engaged the forces of Phoenix. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

Citizens of Bean are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 8 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.