- Maren Gifford, Verdte XIII Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Verdte XIII

Hostilites on Verdte XIII have come to a decline as of 02/18/2013 at 13:52. The conflict has already claimed at least 507 lives and seen the loss of 27 units and facilities.

Battle began 02/18/2013 at 13:41 when battle elements of BAMF engaged the forces of Pirates. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

Citizens of Verdte XIII 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.