- Maren Gifford, Verdte IV Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Verdte IV

Over 372 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Verdte IV. Forces of Starviper have engaged the forces of Boomington in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 04/04/2013 at 06:53 has seen the loss of 2 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 287,704 homes have been destroyed and 469,557 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.