- Maren Gifford, Verdte IV Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Verdte IV

Over 605 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Verdte IV. Forces of Buster have engaged the forces of BAMF in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 01/20/2013 at 02:09 has seen the loss of 11 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 0 homes have been destroyed and 621,600 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.