- Maren Gifford, Verdte Correspondent writes:

Decline in Engagements

Hostilites in Verdte have come to a decline as of 01/19/2013 at 23:41. The conflict has already claimed at least 714 lives and seen the loss of 21 units and facilities.

Battle began 01/19/2013 at 23:29 when battle elements of BAMF engaged the forces of Buster. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

The Galactic Trade Commission has begun taking advantage of the pause in combat to make large progress on clearing the debris left behind from the battles.