Gerper – 2025-10-19
EIN-Advisory — Gerper: ELEVATED Threat — Stealth Bomber Activity and Opportunistic Ganks
Situation Summary
- Overall system threat: ELEVATED. Two recent kills in Gerper show a clear pattern: mining Ventures are high-value, low-defense targets and have been destroyed in both a confirmed stealth-bomber strike and an unexplained incident.
- Key incidents:
- "Jay Monkey" (Manticore) scored a decisive kill on a Venture at 20:44:59Z — classic stealth-bomber alpha strike behavior.
- A second Venture (victim "AdriLando") was lost at 02:57:00Z with no attackers recorded — indicates risk from cloaked/fast ganks, disconnects, or unobserved aggression.
Top Threats (from analyst data)
- Stealth bomber (Manticore) operations — Highest immediate risk to exposed miners, particularly evenings (~20:45 UTC).
- Unidentified/instant ganks — Off-peak danger exists; lack of attacker data increases unpredictability.
- System-wide victim selection: Ventures repeatedly targeted — mining vessels are the priority targets.
Actionable Measures (rooted in recorded patterns)
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Mining:
- Do NOT run Ventures solo in Gerper. Consider Procurer/Skiff for tanked ops.
- Mine in groups with at least one active scout/combat escort. Frigate escorts deter or delay bombers.
- Bind a "Warp to 0" hotkey; have an immediate warp-out plan.
- Use continuous D-Scan (1–5s cycles). If a Manticore or combat probes appear on D-Scan, warp out immediately.
- Move ore frequently; use cloaky haulers where possible.
- Fit Warp Core Stabilizer(s) if acceptable for your fit trade-offs.
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General presence:
- Assume hostility in low-sec. Maintain situational awareness and multiple safespots/bookmarks away from common travel lanes.
- Prioritize EHP and warp speed over pure DPS when transiting or hauling.
Operational note
- Attack timing shows both peak (20:44 UTC) and off-peak (02:57 UTC) windows — threat is persistent across time zones. Miners and lightly fitted ships remain high-probability targets regardless of hour.
Conclusion
Gerper is currently hazardous for vulnerable mining ships. The confirmed Manticore strike and the unexplained Venture loss underline the need for conservative fittings, escorts, and strict OpSec when operating here. Stay prepared to evade immediately.