- Maren Gifford, Vexus Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Vexus

Over 4,611 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Vexus. Forces of Jesfr have engaged the forces of Phoenix in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/17/2012 at 04:33 has seen the loss of 4 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 2,400,353 homes have been destroyed and 2,891,665 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.