- Henrietta Chavez, Ekbu I Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu I

Over 1,853 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu I. Forces of Ryohnk31 have engaged the forces of Per2 in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 01/10/2013 at 17:17 has seen the loss of 0 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 70,322 homes have been destroyed and 3,782 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.