Gerper – 2025-10-24
Date: 2025-10-23
Source: Analyst Briefing (Gerper system threat analysis)
Summary
- Gerper (low-sec) currently hosts two recurring hostile patterns: high-efficiency industrial ganking and opportunistic combat-ship hunting with electronic warfare. Both patterns produced quick, successful kills and present elevated risk to unescorted pilots. Exercise heightened caution, especially during identified peak windows.
Top Threats (observed)
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Ronen Uitra — Astero (Pattern: Industrial Ganking)
- Activity: High (rapid double-kill). Targets: industrial hulls (Retriever) and capsules.
- Observed: Monday ~16:52 UTC.
- Risk: Very high for miners/haulers. Cloaky approach + alpha damage = fast losses.
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Astero (as above)
- Role: Cloak/scout + high-alpha engagements. Treat presence as immediate danger to vulnerable non-combat ships.
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Boruet Annages — Sentinel (Pattern: Frigate Hunter / EW)
- Activity: Moderate. Targets: combat-fit frigates (e.g., Hookbill).
- Observed: Thursday ~10:58 UTC.
- Risk: High for solo frigates and pilots reliant on active modules/speed.
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Sentinel (as above)
- Role: Warp disruption / sensor interference — can prevent escape or nullify modules.
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"Monday Miner Killer" profile
- Time: Monday 16:00–17:00 UTC.
- Behavior: Focused, efficient ganking of industrial pilots. Critical risk window.
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"Thursday Frigate Hunter" profile
- Time: Thursday ~10:58 UTC.
- Behavior: EW-enabled interdiction of solo combat frigates.
Immediate Tactical Advice (Gerper — Low‑Sec)
- Avoid mining/industrial ops in Gerper during Monday ~16:00–17:00 UTC. If unavoidable, use a scout and fast-aligned, harder-to-kill ships.
- Expect cloaky threats (Astero). Regularly sweep D-scan and check directional scan before looting, warping or decloaking.
- Beware EW platforms (Sentinel). Fit redundancies against warp disruption/sensor dampening — align & keep warp-in routines short.
- Industrial fits: fit warp core stabilizer(s) where feasible; consider hauling in combat-capable or tanked freighters/blocks.
- Combat pilots: carry anti-EW options, have escape plans (align, AB vs MWD tactics depending on module vulnerability).
- Travel/group tactics: move with trusted escorts where possible; solo pilots should assume hostile intent in system.
Bottom line
Gerper is active and dangerous for both miners and solo combat pilots. The Astero-driven gank window on Monday afternoons represents the highest immediate risk. Prioritize survival fittings, vigilance (D-scan/local), and group movement until hostile activity subsides.