Gerper – 2025-09-21
GERPER — Heavy Fleet Operations Detected; High-Risk Early-UTC Thread
Summary
Gerper (Low‑Sec, Everyshore) has escalated from typical low‑sec skirmishes to organized fleet action. A concentrated surge on 2025‑09‑21 between ~02:36–03:47 UTC produced the bulk of recent kills and demonstrates coordinated large‑gang projection, including capitals. Miners, solo pilots and sub‑capital gangs are at elevated risk.
Observed pattern and timing
- Primary danger window: 02:30–03:50 UTC (early UTC / late USTZ–early EUTZ).
- Sporadic small‑gang/solo activity outside that window, but the Sept 21 spike (68 of 75 kills) indicates a deliberate operation rather than random hunting.
Principal threats (from killmail actors)
- Heavy brawling fleets: Machariels, Apocalypses, Tempests, Leshaks.
- Logistics & fleet support: Nestors on field.
- Capital escalation: Zirnitra dreadnoughts recorded final blows — capitals are present and active.
- Notable aggressive pilots observed as repeat final‑blow actors: Tony Pellion, Lancer Enkidu, Sir Bongwater Hackalung, TigreTek, ZT5031, and pilots using Zirnitra dreads (Ninja Adult / Ninja Teen).
Tactical recommendations for pilots operating/transiting Gerper
- Avoid the 02:30–03:50 UTC window if possible. Transits during that hour carry significantly higher risk.
- Treat spikes in Local as immediate threat indicators — be prepared to instant‑warp or dock.
- Do not bring high‑value capital or cargo into system while this activity persists; capitals have been fielded and engaged.
- Use scouts and off‑grid intel (cloaked scouts / scouts in adjacent systems) when operating in or near the system.
- Fit for survival: high alignability, instant‑warp bookmarks, cloak/AB/MWD setups as appropriate; consider conservative fittings favoring tank and EWAR avoidance for small‑gang ops.
- Fleets should assume enemy logistics and capital support; avoid committing without confirmed friendly capital/anti‑capital capability.
Reporting posture for observers
- This advisory reflects recent killmail activity showing organized, heavy forces in Gerper. Treat the system as a temporary hot zone and plan operations accordingly.
Everyshore Intel Network will continue to monitor the pattern of concentrated activity; operate with caution.