- Maren Gifford, Episer IV Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Episer IV

Over 2,395 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Episer IV. Forces of Scaryopa have engaged the forces of Deveroes in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 02/04/2013 at 17:19 has seen the loss of 14 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 486,636 homes have been destroyed and 491,161 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.