Gun battles are raging across the Austini 55 capital as elements of the 2nd Legion are refusing orders by Marcus to stand down. The soldiers have denounced Marcus as the puppet of Oojok and are demanding the arrested senior staff of the legion be released.
Red Lizard, HCS Military Police and loyal troops are battling the renegade 2nd Legion troops who number several hundred, though the majority of the legion has heeded calls to remain in barracks. Clone News TV is reporting 43 deaths including civilians caught in the cross fire.
