- Maren Gifford, Holplo XI Correspondent writes:

Planetary Battle Begins on Holplo XI

A large battle began today at 07/30/2013 at 20:13 on Holplo XI. Forces of Valen engaged contingents belonging to Goudron 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 251 lives and has seen 0 military assets left destroyed. The citizens of Holplo XI 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 Holplo XI.