- Maren Gifford, Verdte IX Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte IX

Hostilites on Verdte IX have come to a decline as of 01/20/2013 at 00:00. The conflict has already claimed at least 101 lives and seen the loss of 1 units and facilities.

Battle began 01/20/2013 at 00:02 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 1 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.