- Maren Gifford, Ekbu V Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu V

Over 6,302 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu V. Forces of Riskypower and Tehstatus have engaged the forces of NeoCat in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 06/12/2013 at 19:04 has seen the loss of 13 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 20,092 homes have been destroyed and 85,542 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.