- Maren Gifford, Holplo XI Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Holplo XI

Over 304 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Holplo XI. Forces of Valen have engaged the forces of Goudron in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/30/2013 at 20:13 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 1,895,857 homes have been destroyed and 2,446,301 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.