- Garth Romano, Ekbu II Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu II

Over 4 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu II. Forces of Liao and Jasmine have engaged the forces of Dzentar in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 06/26/2013 at 16:56 has seen the loss of 2 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 10,000 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.