- Morty Lang, Holplo XVII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Holplo XVII

Over 127 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Holplo XVII. Forces of Valen have engaged the forces of Ghosage in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/26/2013 at 23:31 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 3,286,274 homes have been destroyed and 5,520,083 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.