Groothese – 2025-09-26
EIN-Advisory — Groothese (Low‑Sec): Moderate to High Threat
Status: Moderate to High. Persistent PvP activity with organized hunting groups and solo ambushers. All movement and operations in Groothese require heightened caution.
Key Observed Threats
- The Artley‑Glavor‑Ozran Trio — Sick Artley (Legion), Alexis glavor (Vigilant), Jason Ozran (Lachesis). Coordinated tackle/support + heavy assault cruiser DPS; observed rapid multi‑kill runs. High threat to solo and small groups.
- Hunter Dredd — Loki. Cloaky, versatile ambusher targeting miners, industrials, and explorers. High threat to unscreened pilots.
- Ena Yleto Yanumano & Associates — Panther (Black Ops) supported by Redeemer, Widow, Proteus. Capable of covert cyno deployment and rapid heavy reinforcements. Extreme threat; avoid engagement if present.
- Additional actors: agile frigate (Aladar Krahn, Garmur) and opportunistic battleship (DimanLin, Tempest). Both have produced kills against softer targets.
Observed Activity Windows (UTC)
- Thursday evenings: 21:00–22:30 — Trio shows focused activity.
- Sunday mornings: 08:00–09:00 — shorter spikes; opportunistic or retaliatory actions observed.
- Tuesday mid‑day/afternoon: 11:30–17:30 — sustained Loki activity.
Tactical Implications (rooted in observed patterns)
- Cloaked and covert‑capable assets are operating; expect sudden, hard‑to‑trace engagements.
- Small, slow, or stationary targets (Venture, frigates, unescorted miners, probe ships) are repeatedly hunted.
- Presence of Black Ops means force projection can arrive covertly and decisively.
Advisory Recommendations (operational, based on intel)
- Avoid solo high‑value/immobile activity during listed windows. If you must operate, minimize time spent in belts/complexes.
- Always fit or bring a scout/spotter (cloaky cov‑ops/recon) or travel in pairs. Keep a cov‑ops or cloaked alt watching d‑scan if feasible.
- Align and bookmark safe spots before engaging content; maintain a quick‑warp plan and keep capacitor/propulsion to execute it.
- Use range control: keep distance from suspected Legion/Deimos/Tempest contact; their DPS and brawl profiles threaten close range ships.
- Against tackler+support gangs (Vigilant + Lachesis + Legion), avoid lingering in tackle range; consider bringing your own tackle breaker or fleet support rather than soloing.
- When signatures of Black Ops support appear (multiple Black Ops/strategic hulls), do not engage; extract to avoid catastrophic local escalation.
- For mining/exploration ops: favor mobile fits, quick‑warp bookmarks, and operate in groups during peak times. Use probes and local d‑scan discipline when moving between sites.
Final Note
Groothese is an active low‑sec environment—patterns exist but are not exclusive. Maintain vigilance on movements, assume contacts may be coordinated, and prioritize mobility and scouting over static operations.