Gerper – 2025-09-26
Gerper — HIGH-RISK Low‑Sec Advisory (Peak UTC 02:30–03:47)
Summary
- Gerper is experiencing sustained, organized PvP with large, capital‑capable fleets. Overall threat: HIGH — EXTREME for capitals during peak hours.
- Peak activity observed 2025‑09‑21, 02:30–03:47 UTC. Expect elevated risk on weekend early‑UTC mornings.
Temporal & tactical patterns
- Dominant danger window: ~02:00–04:00 UTC (weekends) — avoid solo or lightly escorted transit.
- Activity includes gate/jump‑bridge camping, coordinated blob engagements, and podding after ship kills.
- Sporadic hit‑and‑run and opportunistic hunters present outside main window.
Principal threat composites (observed)
- Machariel/Apocalypse heavy fleet — large battleship blobs with logistics (Devoters, Nestors), Leshaks, Vindicators. Notable names: Tony Pellion, Lancer Enkidu, ZT5031. Threat: EXTREME.
- Zirnitra/Machariel capital hunters — multiple Zirnitras and dreadnaughts attacking capitals. Notable names: FrozenLamb, Shining Ruo. Threat: EXTREME (capitals).
- Retribution/Malediction tackle swarm — fast tackle and finishers (assault frigates/interdictors). Threat: MODERATE→HIGH when supporting larger fleets.
- Opportunistic solo hunters (Wolf, Metamorphosis) and Loki pilots — target industrials, MTUs, capsules. Threat: LOW→MODERATE but consistent.
- Marauders/Dreads (Moros, Naglfar) observed — high single‑ship damage when supported. Threat: HIGH.
Operational advice (low‑sec context)
- Avoid Gerper in the peak window unless you are in a prepared, heavy fleet with logistics and capital counters.
- Do not run industrial/hauling ops or MTU recovery unescorted. Ventures and MTUs are routinely targeted.
- Capitals and cyno ships: treat Gerper as hostile — expect Zirnitra/dread presence and coordinated responses.
- Assume gate and jump bridge exits may be camped. Align bookmarks, have clear disengage plan, and scorch‑quick warp options.
- Podding is active — fly with low‑value clones/implants and plan for corpse/pod recovery contingencies.
- Scout and intel discipline: use scouts and scouts’ safe spots; avoid predictable ingress/egress times.
EIN Assessment
Gerper is a hotbed for organized low‑sec hunting and capital engagements. Transit or operations without appropriate force composition and contingency planning are strongly discouraged.