- Maribeth Yuzda, Ekbu IX Correspondent writes:

Decline in Combat on Ekbu IX

Hostilites on Ekbu IX have come to a decline as of 06/23/2013 at 23:06. The conflict has already claimed at least 455 lives and seen the loss of 5 units and facilities.

Battle began 06/23/2013 at 23:08 when battle elements of Pawcatkittyness engaged the forces of Deveroes. Skeptics feel this decline in combat may only be temporary and warn against regarding it as a downward trend.

Citizens of Ekbu IX are equally skeptical as the combat has already claimed countless lives of civilians and wrecked 4 facilities on both sides of the war. The individual colonial governments are anxious to begin the rebuilding process.