Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN-Advisory — Gerper (Everyshore): Strategic Cruiser Hunters Active — HIGH RISK for Miners & Explorers (Sat 14:00–17:00 UTC Peak)

Date (intel basis): YC 127.11.16 (activity window analyzed: YC 127.11.09–11.15)

Threat Level: ELEVATED (3.5/5.0) — Local Threat: HIGH for Mining & Exploration vessels

Summary

• Gerper has hosted a concentrated, organized strike cell using Strategic Cruisers (Proteus, Loki) supported by high‑tier combat battlecruisers and faction frigates. Activity peaks on Saturdays (observed extreme window: Saturday 14:00–17:00 UTC) with secondary activity in late‑morning/early‑evening EU time slots.
• Primary targets: mining ships (Venture, Retriever, Porpoise/Industrial Command Ship) and exploration hulls (Astero). Attacks have succeeded both against solitary miners and against coordinated industrial fleets.
• Known hostile threads (observed pilots/ships): luffy0520 (Proteus), Boruet Annages (Loki), Leyla2042 (Loki), AceskyWing (Ferox Navy Issue), Ronen Uitra (Succubus), plus a Buzzard covert ops support unit (Yasiin Bey). No major alliance tags were observed in the analyzed kills — attacker affiliations appear to be small corps/pilot cells or otherwise unreported.

Observed implications

• Strategic Cruisers are being used as the primary execution platform; their flexibility and fitting options make escape for lightly fit miners/explorers unlikely once engaged.
• Coordinated use of heavy DPS (Ferox Navy Issue / Cyclone FI) alongside T3s has been observed in at least one Industrial Command Ship takedown — shows willingness to commit expensive ships to secure kills.
• Covert ops and faction frigates actively hunt cloaked/exploration targets; an Astero is not safe by default.

Immediate Advisory / Recommended Actions (rooted in analyst findings)

1. Avoid Gerper for mining or solo exploration when possible, especially during the Saturday 14:00–17:00 UTC window. Secondary caution: EU-active hours (late morning / early evening UTC).
2. Do NOT operate Porpoise / Industrial Command Ships, Retrievers, or Ventures alone in Gerper. The cell has demonstrated the capability to destroy both solo and coordinated industrial assets.
3. Mandatory countermeasures if you must enter Gerper for industry or exploration:
   • Fit Warp Core Stabilizers where practical and prioritize high-speed alignment modules (propulsion mods) to minimize time-to-warp.
   • Prefer fast, high-alignment haulers/scouts (or fleet operations with dedicated combat escorts) over slow IC-free solo operations.
   • Use deep safe bookmarks and multiple safes for exploration. Do not probe or scan while sitting in common system traffic lanes or near known celestial choke points.
4. When operating exploration frigates (Astero or similar):
   • Assume dedicated scout/tackle (Buzzard-type) and faction frigate threats are present. Use deep safes, quick cloak/warp discipline, and avoid prolonged scanning in plain view.
   • Never assume an Astero hull alone will guarantee survival.
5. Fleet operations: If you plan to operate miners or ICs in Gerper, bring dedicated combat escorts capable of countering T3 fittings and heavy DPS (expect logistical and sustained damage). Single-cruiser escorts are unlikely to prevent a coordinated Proteus/Loki + Ferox strike.
6. Be aware of volatility: hunters themselves have been engaged in counter-hunts. Encountering hunter ships does not guarantee safety — engagements in Gerper are chaotic and can escalate rapidly.

Intelligence caveat

• Attacker pilot names and ship types are based on recent confirmed kills in Gerper (YC 127.11.09–11.15). No major alliance affiliations were present in the analyzed loss records; treat hostile units as organized small‑scale cells with access to high‑value fittings.

Bottom line

• Gerper is currently a high‑risk low‑sec system for miners and explorers. Avoid non‑essential operations during the Saturday afternoon peak and apply the mandatory countermeasures above if entry is required. The presence of multiple T3 Strategic Cruisers and supporting battlecruisers makes unsafeguarded industrial and exploration vessels highly vulnerable.

Everyshore Intel Network — EIN Advisory (Gerper)