Gerper – 2025-11-01
EIN-Advisory: Gerper (Low‑Sec, Everyshore) — Targeted Gank Campaign; High Risk to Miners & Explorers
Date: 2025-11-04 (last recorded kill)
Summary
- Gerper is a low‑sec system under a focused campaign against industrial and exploration activity. Nine kills in eight days indicate steady, targeted harassment rather than random small‑scale PvP.
- Primary danger to Ventures, Covetors, haulers and solo explorers. High probability of loss for unescorted, low‑agility ships—especially during identified danger windows.
Threat Snapshot
- Ronen Uitra — Astero / Succubus: persistent solo/skirmish operator targeting Ventures, Buzzards and other PVE profiles. (High threat to explorers/miners)
- Hunter Dredd — Orthrus: highly lethal, fast HAC chain‑killer; demonstrated rapid multi‑kill capability. (Extreme threat to slow or unescorted ships)
- T2 Small Gang (LaserzPewPew, DictorBabbleBabble, FireBurnBurn) — Jackdaw / Flycatcher / Hyena: coordinated small gang focused on strategic targets (cyno inhibitor / beacon). (Organized, tactical threat)
- Boruet Annages / Tefkros — Sentinel / Curse: classic ECM/warp‑disruption duo effective at nullifying passive targets.
- Victim profile: Ventures, Covetors, industrialists are actively hunted in Gerper — treat these hulls as guaranteed targets unless escorted.
Danger Windows (UTC) — elevated risk periods observed
- Daily moderate risk with specific peaks:
- Prime overlap (US/EU): ~20:00–21:00 UTC — High risk (organized ganking noted).
- Overnight / deep hours: ~03:00–05:00 UTC — Extreme risk (rapid, decisive strikes; chain kills recorded).
- Afternoon pockets (13:00–16:30 UTC) — Medium risk (solo skirmishers active).
Operational Recommendations (rooted in observed behavior)
- Miners / Industrialists
- Do NOT operate in Ventures or unescorted Covetors in Gerper during peak windows. Risk is high to guaranteed death for these hulls.
- When mining is necessary, use escorted operations only, or shift to heavily tanked/stealthier industrial fits (covert/cloaked options where available). Avoid long AFK sessions.
- Explorers
- Exercise extreme caution. Astero/Succubus patrols and stealth scouts are active. Do not run sites without an escort or a fast‑reaction plan. Consider postponing exploration in Gerper during peak hours.
- Haulers / Transporters
- Avoid solo, low‑signature cargo moves through Gerper during 20:00–21:00 UTC and 03:00–05:00 UTC. If transit is required, travel with escorts or in fast, aligned ships capable of instant warp to safe spots. Use route planning that minimizes time in Gerper at peak times.
- General Traffic & PvP-minded pilots
- Assume Local can contain aggressors. E‑War pairs (Sentinel/Curse) and HACs (Orthrus) are present and capable of rapid neutralization of passive ships. Keep alignment to a bookmark or station, maintain high warp‑out readiness, and avoid warp‑to‑0 bookmarks in belts.
- Strategic/Operational planners
- The presence of a T2 small gang attacking cyno infrastructure indicates tactical usage of Gerper. Expect short notice, coordinated strikes; plan for counters and do not assume any infrastructure is safe without force projection.
Immediate actions if engaged or targeted
- Attempt immediate warp to a safe or station; maintain alignment while performing tasks.
- Use cloak if fitted and available.
- Do not assume you can fight your way out in a slow industrial hull — prioritize survival and escape.
Threat Assessment (EIN)
- Overall system risk to industrial/explorer profiles: HIGH — very likely to be engaged without escort.
- System risk to generic combat ships: MEDIUM — combat ships still face coordinated small gangs and E‑War but have higher chances if prepared.
- Peak window risk: EXTREME during 03:00–05:00 UTC and HIGH during 20:00–21:00 UTC.
EIN will continue monitoring activity in Gerper. Pilots operating in or transiting the system should treat it as actively hostile and adapt operations accordingly.