Alachene – 2025-11-02
Date: YC 127 (Oct/Nov 2025)
Summary
- Threat level (non‑combatants): High — 4.0 (Severe). Alachene is actively being cleared of miners, industrial frigates and lightly fitted ships.
- Primary threat actors identified: Dejan Estemaire, Hunter Dredd, GodsSoldier Aideron, John Shepard21, reno ley. A specific victim thread (skuinky dan) demonstrates near‑instant kill chains against Procurer → Capsule.
- Peak danger windows: late UTC evening primetime (≈ 18:00–00:30 UTC, worst 21:00–00:30) and midday UTC (≈ 12:00–15:45). Expect coordinated 3–4 man gangs during evening hours; significant solo aggression midday or during AU transition.
What we observed (key points)
- Aggressors and doctrine: Attackers repeatedly use Loki and other strategic cruisers, fast tacklers (Astero), and at least one high‑value Vargur (Marauder) deployed against low‑value targets (MTU). A Tholos logistics cruiser and Vagabond HAC have also been used offensively. These pilots pursue industrial targets aggressively and will escalate asset commitment to maintain control.
- Targeting pattern: Almost exclusively industrial/mining and light industrial ships (Procurer, Retriever, Venture, Endurance) and their capsules. MTU and other loot infrastructure have been targeted for destruction.
- Kill characteristics: Fast probe/warp‑in harassment, quick tackle and high‑alpha finishing — victims frequently have little time to react.
Immediate operational guidance (do this first)
- Do not use Alachene for routine mining/industrial ops. The intelligence shows a high probability of loss for solitary miners and small industrial pilots.
- If you see any of the identified names (Dejan Estemaire, Hunter Dredd, GodsSoldier Aideron, John Shepard21, reno ley) on scan/local — retreat immediately. Past engagements show a high likelihood of immediate tackle and destruction.
- Avoid the peak windows listed above. If you must operate, schedule operations outside 18:00–00:30 UTC and midday UTC windows when possible.
Detection and evasive measures
- Never warp directly to a belt/site bookmark you use regularly. Use multiple, frequently refreshed safe bookmarks and vary approach vectors.
- Keep ships aligned and ready to warp; set up instant warp safes. Small industrial pilots should be aligned to an up‑to‑date safe at all times.
- Use proactive D‑scan and directional scanning before warping to any belt or container. Look for Loki/Vargur/Tholos signatures and probe/active‑ship pinging.
- If a Mobile Tractor Unit is present, suspect bait. MTUs are being actively targeted for destruction.
Ship and fleet mitigation (if you must stay)
- Solo industrial pilots: do not stay. Risk of guaranteed loss is high.
- Small groups: bring dedicated combat escorts — interceptors/fast tackle denial, web/scram, and point removal capability. Lone logi or one‑off "survivable" setups are insufficient against coordinated 3–4 man gangs.
- Mining fleets: only operate with a full combat wing escort (multiple tackle denial ships and damage dealers) and an offsite command ship to counter long‑range strategic cruisers. Consider moving mining to safer systems.
- Consider avoiding use of expensive stationary infrastructure (MTU, anchored containers) while these actors are active, or keep them tightly guarded.
Tactics the aggressors use (so you can anticipate)
- Fast tackle + high‑alpha finishers from Loki/Crusier/Strategic Cruiser wings and single‑pilot high‑survivability fits (Tholos) used offensively.
- Rapid escalation — use of a Vargur against an MTU shows willingness to expend expensive hulls to deny mining/logistics.
- Coordinated small gangs (3–4 pilots) during evening primetime; increased solo bursts during midday/AU transition.
Risk matrix (for non‑combatants)
- Mining barges/exhumers and procurer/retriever: Very high risk — treat as near‑guaranteed loss when aggressors are present.
- Ventures/industrial frigates: Extremely vulnerable to burst solo aggression — avoid midday & transition peaks.
- Haulers/MTU/anchored assets: High target value; do not leave exposed.
Final assessment
Alachene is not suitable for sustained industrial activity under current conditions. The aggressor group demonstrates persistence, coordination and the willingness to use high‑tier assets to enforce dominance. Evacuation or relocation of routine resource operations is strongly recommended. If operations must continue, adopt strict scouting, variable approach habits, and robust combat escort doctrine — and avoid the named threat windows.
EIN — Everyshore Intel Network
(Advisory based solely on analysis dated YC 127)