- Maren Gifford, Verdte IX Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte IX

Hostilites on Verdte IX have come to a decline as of 01/19/2013 at 23:22. The conflict has already claimed at least 5 lives and seen the loss of 5 units and facilities.

Battle began 01/19/2013 at 23:17 when battle elements of Buster engaged the forces of BAMF. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

Citizens of Verdte IX are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 5 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.