Alachene – 2025-11-06
EIN-Advisory: Alachene — Red Zone for Industrial & Explorer Traffic (Everyshore, Low-Sec)
Date (simulated): 2025-11-02
Classification: HIGH THREAT — Industrial/Exploration Vessels
Executive Summary
- Alachene (Low-Security) is currently a high-risk hunting ground specifically targeting mining, hauling and exploration ships. Analysts identify sustained, professional hunter-killer activity focused on easy economic targets.
- Primary named threats: Dejan Estemaire and GodsSoldier Aideron (supported by other skilled hunters: Hunter Dredd, Junebug Khagah). Attackers employ high-end intercept/assault and covert platforms (Loki, Vagabond, Astero, Dramiel, Manticore, Hound).
- Recommendation: Treat Alachene as a Red Zone. Cease routine industrial/exploration ops or only operate with dedicated, combat-capable security escorts.
Threat Snapshot (from analyst data)
- Targets observed: 100% were economic/industrial ships — Procurer, Retriever, Venture, Endurance, Iteron Mark V, Tayra, Heron.
- Attack platforms & capabilities observed:
- Strategic Cruisers (Loki) — highly tanked, fast, near-guaranteed kill against industrial hulls.
- Heavy Assault Cruisers (Vagabond) — fast, heavy alpha, excellent for interceptions.
- Covert platforms (Astero, Manticore, Hound) and fast T2 frigates (Dramiel) — allow strikes with little warning and coordinated approaches.
- Time windows of concentrated activity (UTC):
- Peak: 12:00–19:00 (high European / early US prime time)
- Secondary: 18:00–00:30 and isolated late-night hits (~00:00–00:30)
- Conclusion: Virtually no daily safe hours; attackers operate across multiple timezones.
Named High-Risk Profiles (per analyst)
- Dejan Estemaire — multi-ship doctrine (Loki, Astero, Dramiel), multiple kills; primary system threat.
- GodsSoldier Aideron — Vagabond/Tholos operators, lethal mid-day & late-evening activity.
- Other active hunters: Hunter Dredd (Loki), Junebug Khagah (Hound), coordinated bomber support (Manticore observed).
Operational Guidance (rooted in analyst recommendations)
- Industrial/Haulage
- Do NOT transit or operate in Alachene without a dedicated combat escort force (cruisers/battleships recommended).
- Avoid carrying high-value cargo through the system. If transit is unavoidable, run cyno/convoy plans only with combat cover and safe, redundant routes.
- Mining/Small Industry
- Mining barges and mining frigates are primary targets — suspend solo/mining operations in-system.
- If operations must continue, use fleet-protected mining operations with combat ships on overwatch.
- Exploration/Scanning
- Exploration frigates (Heron, Endurance) are actively hunted. Prefer higher-evasion exploration hulls (e.g., Prospect-class) if operating with escorts or acceptable risk.
- Cloaked/covert ops are still vulnerable due to bomber/stealth interdiction tactics — assume cloaks do not guarantee safety.
- Scouts & Security Elements
- Expect covert approaches (Astero/Manticore/Hound) — local checks are unreliable as attackers can strike from stealth.
- Interceptor/fast escort response and tackle denial are necessary; single scout probes are insufficient against coordinated hunter-killer doctrine.
- Timings
- If operations cannot be halted, avoid the 12:00–19:00 UTC window and the 18:00–00:30 UTC late-evening window — these are the highest-probability attack periods.
Tactical Risks to Note
- Once engaged by Loki/Vagabond teams, escape windows are minimal — these attacker platforms are optimized for tackle and rapid destruction.
- Coordinated covert bomber use indicates attackers can reduce reaction time and strike from unexpected vectors.
- Multiple skilled pilots operate repeatedly in-system — this suggests residency or frequent patrol patterns rather than one-off roams.
Bottom Line
Alachene in Everyshore Low-Sec is an active, high-lethality hunting ground for industrial and exploration targets. The analyst categorizes the system as a "Red Zone." Suspend non-essential operations in-system and only conduct transits or missions with organized, combat-capable protection tailored to counter fast tackle, heavy alpha, and covert strikes.