- Lloyd Esposito, Episer XI Correspondent writes:

Death Toll Rises on Episer XI

Over 40 dead and even more wounded as conflict continues on Episer XI. Forces of Raven08 have engaged the forces of Pirates in numerous attacks and counter attacks. The conflict that began 08/17/2013 at 13:29 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 1,581,567 homes have been destroyed and 44,507 jobs have been removed from the economy due to lost factories and other facilities.