- Maren Gifford, Ekbu V Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Ekbu V

Over 1,642 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Ekbu V. Forces of Kylekoekemoer have engaged the forces of NeoCat in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/30/2013 at 15:31 has seen the loss of 0 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 324,424 homes have been destroyed and 323,973 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.