- Maren Gifford, Ekbu VIII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu VIII

Over 2,681 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu VIII. Forces of JoshuaEvil and LordZero have engaged the forces of Ryohnk231 in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 06/26/2013 at 05:23 has seen the loss of 54 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 23,066 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.