ABBOs adopting scorched earth policy?

Fighting has been raging for several hours in the latest offensive by the DDS on Delta 9. The DDS are hoping to wrap up the ABBO forces on the planet in this attack which was begun following a bombardment by the Barrage Barge, a Rome flotilla, air power and ground based artillery. 4 brigades of the DDS army attacked ABBO positions, breaking through the lines.

The ABBOs are said to be mounting a fighting retreat and are destroying everything they can in their wake, adopting a scorched earth policy. Civilians, who have been left alone by the ABBOs up until now, are now being attacked on sight. The DDS have broadcast warnings to all civilians behind ABBO lines to keep hidden for the time being.

• Helinox, a member of the Free Eritran States and a DDS customer, has surprisingly opened negotiations with the Dinos about a "relationship" with the DTA. The Helinox say they do not want to join the DTA but would be interested in co-operation between the DTA and the Eritrans. Other Eritran states are behind this initiative Helinox claim.