- Maren Gifford, Verdte XIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Verdte XIII

Over 1,266 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Verdte XIII. Forces of Pirates have engaged the forces of BAMF in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 02/18/2013 at 14:22 has seen the loss of 54 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 5,000 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.