- Jason Walker, Verdte III Correspondent writes:

Contact with Verdte III has been lost!

Numerous communication stations and relays have been unable to make contact with Verdte III. Although, this is initial reporting numerous theories have been put forward about the demise of the ill-fated colony. It could have been destroyed, or simply political turmoil broke the colony down. Verdte III's fate is unknown at this time, due to the lack of any communication coming out of Verdte III the worst has been expected.