- Kate Lewis, Ekbu II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu II

Over 2,781 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu II. Forces of Xx50calabur have engaged the forces of Pawcatkittyness in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 06/19/2013 at 01:42 has seen the loss of 7 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 60,276 homes have been destroyed and 69,166 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.