- Jason Walker, Verdte IX Correspondent writes:

Contact with Verdte IX has been lost!

Numerous communication stations and relays have been unable to make contact with Verdte IX. 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 IX's fate is unknown at this time, due to the lack of any communication coming out of Verdte IX the worst has been expected.