- Elaine Watson, Cogthu III Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Cogthu III

Over 282 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Cogthu III. Forces of Gideon have engaged the forces of Boomington in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 01/13/2013 at 20:57 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 1,018,178 homes have been destroyed and 840,422 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.