- Maren Gifford, Neolci XVII Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Neolci XVII

Over 36 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Neolci XVII. Forces of Fragged, Clubbers and Sniv have engaged the forces of Raven08 in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 07/30/2013 at 21:59 has seen the loss of 3 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 656,730 homes have been destroyed and 510,008 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.