- Donnel Brooks, Ekbu IX Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu IX

Over 5 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu IX. Forces of NeoCat have engaged the forces of Tesboom in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 06/24/2013 at 17:14 has seen the loss of 1 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 0 homes have been destroyed and 1,200 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.