Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN-Advisory: Elevated Hostile Activity in Gerper — Threat Level 3.5 (Low‑Sec)

Analyst: Everyshore Intel Network
Timeframe: 2025-10-24 → 2025-10-30

Executive summary

• Gerper (Low‑sec, Everyshore) has sustained, focused hostile activity: 11 kills across 7 days. Attackers selectively pursue both high‑value explorers/covert ops (Tengu, Buzzard) and vulnerable industrial/resource targets (Venture, Covetor, MTU, Capsule).
• Activity concentrates during EU prime time (15:00–23:30 UTC) with a smaller late‑night strike window (~04:00 UTC). Overall threat level: 3.5 — elevated risk for solo and vulnerable pilots.

Observed behavior & risks

• Attackers use cloaked and E‑War platforms (Proteus, Astero, Succubus, Sentinel, Curse, Orthrus) — indicating scouting, web/damp/neut application, and high burst DPS tactics.
• Kill profile: both opportunistic (miners, MTUs, Ventures) and deliberate high‑value hunts (Tengu, Tholos, Vexor). Attackers have executed follow‑up kills on capsules and Velators, demonstrating point/hold persistence.
• Do not assume safety in quiet hours; at least one late‑night industrial ambush was recorded (~04:00 UTC).

Top hostile profiles observed (ranked)

1. Michel Ferran — Proteus (T3C) — High‑value hunter. Threat 4.5. Uses T3C resilience and paired E‑War; capable of double‑taps (ship + capsule).
2. Ronen Uitra — Covert Ops (Astero/Succubus) — Scout/ambusher of vulnerable assets. Threat 3.5.
3. Boruet Annages — Sentinel — Dedicated E‑War support (webs/damps). Threat 3.0.
4. Hunter Dredd — Orthrus — High burst late‑night industrial punisher. Threat 3.0.
5. Tefkros — Curse — Cruiser‑class E‑War support. Threat 2.5.
6. Yasiin Bey — Venture — Bait/low‑profile support. Threat 1.5.

Actionable advisories (rooted in observed tactics)

• Avoid EU prime time (15:00–23:30 UTC) in Gerper if transiting or running vulnerable activities solo. The highest concentration of kills occurs in this window.
• Do not re‑ship in Gerper after a loss. Attackers have demonstrated the ability to hold points and kill returned pilots. Use jump clones, stay docked, or use a jump bridge to leave the system before re‑shipping.
• Assume cloaked scouts/attackers are present. Do not sit on anomalies, belts, gates, or structures. Warp‑out proactively instead of lingering.
• For miners and industrial ops:
  • Avoid deploying MTUs unattended. Do not salvage or loot in low population times without scout/wing support.
  • Consider convoying or running with at least one combat escort during prime hours or use an alternate system.
• For explorers and covert ops pilots:
  • Avoid solo runs in expensive T3 or covert exploration fits during prime hours. If you must run, use pre‑bookmarked safes and maintain minimal time on grid.
• Fit guidance (countermeasures aligned to observed E‑War and burst tactics):
  • Prioritize fast align times and instant‑warp capability (fit to align/wrap quickly). Be ready to warp to a safe immediately.
  • Fit ECCM and sensor‑boosting modules where practical to reduce jam/damp effectiveness.
  • Fit capacitor buffers or local cap stability if expecting neut pressure (Curse activity observed).
  • Consider warp core stabilizers or other interdiction‑mitigating modules depending on ship role, understanding these have tradeoffs.
• If you encounter any of the named hostile pilots on grid or highly suspicious contacts in local, treat them as hostile and break contact immediately.

Operational notes (context)

• The threat picture is not an organized fleet assault on major alliances but a skilled, small‑team harassment and hunting operation that is lethal against solo pilots and lightly protected industrials.
• The presence of E‑War cruisers and frigates increases the lethality of individual heavy hitters (Proteus, Orthrus). Expect coordinated roles: scout/tackle (covert ops), E‑War (Sentinel/Curse), and damage delivery (Proteus/Orthrus).

Immediate checklist for transits in Gerper

• Prefer movement outside 15:00–23:30 UTC; avoid 04:00 UTC if conducting industrial ops.
• Pre‑bookmark safes and warp‑out points; have an exit plan before engaging content.
• Do not re‑ship in‑system after loss.
• If mining/MTU use is necessary, run with scouts or a combat escort; otherwise delay operations.
• Fit appropriate ECCM/sensor/cap countermeasures and optimize for fast warp/align.

EIN assessment
Gerper is currently an elevated‑risk low‑sec system: effective for hunting high‑value explorers and for preying on lone industrial pilots. Organized fleets and adequately prepared groups remain capable of deterring these actors, but solo and lightly equipped pilots should treat Gerper as hostile until patterns change.

Everyshore Intel Network — EIN Advisory issued 2025‑10‑31 (based on analysis covering 2025‑10‑24 through 2025‑10‑30).