Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN-Advisory: Alachene — High-Risk Low‑Sec Hunting Ground (Red Flag)

Status: High Threat — System Red‑Flagged for industrial and low‑tank exploratory activity (Threat Level 3.5/5).

Summary

• Between 29 OCT and 02 NOV 2025 Alachene has been the focus of a sustained, directed hunting campaign. Attackers repeatedly targeted miners, expedition frigates and solo haulers, using high‑alpha and covert platforms to eliminate victims and frequently pod them afterwards.
• The campaign is concentrated, driven by a small set of prolific pilots (see Key Actors). This is not pure opportunism — attackers are using expensive Strategic Cruisers and specialized covert ships to hunt low‑value targets, indicating deliberate, persistent hunting in the system.
• Average threat to non‑combatant vessels: ~3.0–3.5/5.0. Expect aggressive podding (“gank‑and‑pod”) behavior following kills.

Key Threat Actors (prominent in observed events)

• Dejan Estemaire — versatile lead actor (Loki, Vargur, Tornado, Astero). Central instigator in most events.
• Hunter Dredd — Loki specialist; multiple ganks and podding runs.
• GodsSoldier Aideron — covert/heavy attacker (Vagabond, Tholos); precise solo ganks.
• Additional recurring assets observed: reno ley, John Shepard21 (Loki group), and Junebug Khagah (Hound stealth bomber).

Observed lethal platforms and tactics

• Strategic Cruisers (Loki) performing fast, high‑damage ganks against barges and frigates.
• Covert/stealth platforms (Astero, Tholos, Hound, Manticore) for isolated/explorer targets.
• High‑alpha attack BC (Tornado) used against haulers.
• Small gang combinations (Dramiel + Manticore) for coordinated hits.
• Follow‑up MTU/loot cleanup by Vargur and podding of victims by the same aggressors.

Temporal risk windows (UTC)

• Highest risk: Friday late evening through Sunday evening (weekend surge).
• Specific peaks observed:
  • Wed 21:00–22:00 (initial large event)
  • Fri 00:00–01:00 and 15:00–23:00
  • Sat 12:00–15:00 (mid‑day cluster)
  • Sun 17:00–18:00
• Late evening (21:00 UTC) and midnight hours (00:00–01:00 UTC) are repeatedly active.

Operational Advisories (rooted in observed behavior)

• Avoid Alachene in vulnerable ships: Do not enter Alachene in Retrievers, Procurers, Ventures, Endurances, Iterons, Tayras, or un‑tanked explorers unless you accept the risk. These ship types were primary targets in the sample period.
• Avoid weekend and late‑evening transit: If possible, schedule operations outside the identified peak windows (avoid Friday evening–Sunday evening, and the listed peak hour blocks).
• If you must run risky activities:
  • Bring an escort or operate as a fleet. Hunters here use coordinated Lokis and small‑gang assets — lone miners and haulers are high‑value targets.
  • Use covert/scout coverage and active scouting on both gates and expected warp paths. Expect attackers to use covert entry and warp‑cloaked assets (Astero/Tholos/Hound).
  • Fit for survivability: aligned, high‑resist/tanked configurations, and/or ships with decent active reps (Skiff/Procurer with best tank available). Even so, these were still targeted — don’t assume safety.
  • For hauling high‑value cargo, use alternative routes or delay movement until threat subsides. Do not transit in Iteron/Tayra solo during peak hours.
  • Avoid prolonged loitering (MTU deployment) in system without fleet backup; MTUs from recent kills were cleaned up quickly.
• Pod awareness: Expect immediate podding after ship kills. If you survive a ship loss as a pod, assume further aggression while in the pod and take evasive measures (avoid re‑entering Alachene immediately and consider using safe clone logistics).
• Explorers: Expedition frigates and Heron/Venture class explorers were specifically targeted by covert and stealth bomber assets — use a scout or avoid deep‑space probe runs during peak windows.

Tactical notes for pilots

• Gate transits: Be cautious on both entry and exit; Loki groups may be waiting on or near primary gates. Align and warp out immediately if you see suspicious signatures or multiple pilots local in combat frames.
• Engagement expectations: Attackers use very high‑damage burst (alpha) or coordinated multi‑ship volleys; attempting a solo fight in a low‑tank ship is unlikely to survive.
• Loot/MTU: Cleanup of MTUs by marauders is likely. Avoid leaving valuable MTUs unattended.

Outlook

• This activity looks deliberate and persistent. The use of expensive Strategic Cruisers and repeated podding indicates the group is committed to keeping Alachene as a hunting ground. Expect continued elevated risk until the activity pattern breaks or the actors redeploy.

Final assessment

• Treat Alachene as a Red‑Flag low‑sec system for the foreseeable future for miners, haulers, and solo explorers. Only conduct operations there with appropriate force protection, improved fits, reliable scouts/escorts, and outside the identified peak activity windows.