Groothese – 2025-09-21
Groothese — HIGH THREAT ADVISORY
Threat Level: High — Groothese is an active low‑sec hunting ground. Organized hunter‑killer presence and aggressive solo pilots make transit and operations risky.
Summary
- "The Trinity" (Alexis glavor, Sick Artley, Jason Ozran) is the dominant threat: coordinated kills, adaptable ship mix (Orthrus/Vigilant, Legion, Lachesis). They favor late UTC afternoon → evening patrols and actively hunt a wide range of targets (from scouts/industrial hulls to cruisers and command ships).
- Multiple dangerous solo pilots and small gangs operate at other times (Garmur frigate, Tholos command ship, Tempest, and a heavy‑ship ambush/counter‑gang). Attacks have struck miners, scouts, industrials and combat ships alike.
Threat Breakdown (from recent kills)
- The Trinity: orthrus/vigilant + legion + lachesis — high coordination; broad target list.
- Solo predator: Aladar Krahn in Garmur — fast, lethal vs unescorted frigates/industrial hulls.
- Ambush/Counter‑Gank: Panther, Redeemer, Widow, Proteus — capable of killing larger ships (Tempest).
- Solo Tholos: utility/tackle + buffer — dangerous to exposed miners/ventures.
- Sporadic Tempest hunters and individual aggressive pilots exist; not all solo hunters are safe.
Tactics Observed
- Coordinated hunts with tacklers followed by heavy damage dealers.
- Members operate both solo and as a group (initial solo kills then group follow‑ups).
- Activity clusters around predictable UTC windows.
Known high‑risk windows (UTC)
- Monday: 15:00–16:00 (solo Orthrus activity) and prime danger 20:00–22:30 (The Trinity).
- Friday: early morning ~03:00 (solo threats) and 21:00–22:30 (Trinity).
- Sunday: 08:00–09:00 (solo Tempest and heavy ambush).
- Wednesday: low activity but isolated early‑morning kills (~03:00) have occurred.
Immediate Recommendations
- Avoid Groothese during the listed high‑risk windows if possible—especially Monday and Friday evenings (20:00–22:30 UTC).
- Do not transit solo in valuable or slow ships. Travel in numbers or with a dedicated escort.
- Prefer fast, short‑align ships (interceptors/fast frigates) or cloaked ships for covert movement; keep warp‑aligned and ready to burn to safe spots.
- Fit for evasion: high mobility (afterburner/AB or microwarpdrive where appropriate), modules that improve align/warp or survivability; consider tank only if backed by fleet.
- Scan and d‑scan frequently; assume unknown local contacts may be hostile and act conservatively.
- Avoid extended stationary activities (mining, industry, unattended logistics) in Groothese unless you have adequate protection.
Final note
Groothese demonstrates a sustained, intelligent predator presence. Evasion and caution are the best defenses: plan routes and schedules around the identified windows, travel with support, and favor ships and fittings that maximize survivability and escape.