- Maren Gifford, Verdte III Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte III

Hostilites on Verdte III have come to a decline as of 01/20/2013 at 02:50. The conflict has already claimed at least 352 lives and seen the loss of 18 units and facilities.

Battle began 01/20/2013 at 02:49 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.

Citizens of Verdte III are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 6 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.