- Maren Gifford, Zoalja VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Zoalja VIII

Over 433 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Zoalja VIII. Forces of Amerlain have engaged the forces of Ghosage in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 01/02/2013 at 11:59 has seen the loss of 57 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 0 homes have been destroyed and 118,847 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.