Alachene – 2025-09-27
Alachene — Elevated Ganker Activity; Miners & Explorers at High Risk
Date: 2025-09-27
Advisory Level: MODERATE–HIGH (escalating)
Summary
- Alachene has seen a clear uptick in organized predation over the past week. Patterns indicate coordinated ganking of mining/industrial and exploration frigates; several high-value engagements also occurred. Unescorted industrials and small ships face a high risk.
Peak Danger Windows (UTC)
- Late evenings: 21:00–23:00
- Early mornings: 06:00–08:00 and 10:00–11:00
- Mid-afternoon: 16:00–17:00
Note: Most activity concentrates on weekdays; weekend activity appears reduced but not absent.
Primary Threat Actors (observed behavior)
- Hunter Dredd (Loki / Orthrus) — Persistent, hunts Ventures/Procurers/Herons. HIGH threat during morning/evening windows.
- Michel Ferran (Proteus / Sleipnir) — Coordinated ganks on industrials; operates in late evenings. MODERATE–HIGH threat.
- Dejan Estemaire (Tristan) — Rapid “gank + pod” sequences against mining and small combat ships. MODERATE threat.
- Kokoliro (Stiletto) — Interceptor tackler observed assisting coordinated gank. MODERATE threat.
- GodsSoldier Aideron (Cenotaph) — Destroyed a Dominix; presence signals EXTREMELY HIGH threat. Avoid unless overwhelming force present.
- DimanLin (Tempest) — Capable counter-engagements against battlecruisers; treat as HIGH threat.
Tactical Recommendations (rooted in observed incidents)
- Avoid Alachene in industrial/explorer hulls during identified peak windows, especially on weekdays.
- Fit for survival: maximize tank and warp stability on industrials; consider warp core stabilizers and low-signature mining fits where feasible.
- Never AFK in-system while hauling/mining; scout or use a trusted scout alt if possible.
- Travel and mine in fleets with combat escorts; solo operations significantly increase loss probability.
- Monitor local population spikes and suspicious ship combinations; unfamiliar aggressive names appearing in local often precede engagements.
- Do NOT engage a pilot in a Cenotaph (GodsSoldier Aideron) unless in a clearly superior, coordinated fleet.
- Exercise particular caution if Michel Ferran or Hunter Dredd appear in local while you are in a vulnerable ship.
Conclusion
- The pattern of targeted industrial/frag attacks and occasional high-value engagements indicates an organized, escalating threat. Treat Alachene as a high-risk environment for unescorted miners, haulers, and explorers until patterns change. Stay cautious and convoy where possible.