- Steven Schneider, Ekbu VIII Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Ekbu VIII

A large battle began today at 07/02/2013 at 13:39 on Ekbu VIII. Forces of Pycasne engaged contingents belonging to NeoCat in a violent clash of explosions and weapons fire.

Sources indicate that no end to the conflict can be determined at this time. The battle, in its early stages, has already claimed 101 lives and has seen 0 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Ekbu VIII are concerned of the conflict. No reports of civilian casualties have been made, however, at this time it is too early to determine whether the conflict will claim lives of the citizens of Ekbu VIII.