Groothese – 2025-09-29
Threat Level: Severe (real_threat 4.0/5.0 overall; 5.0/5.0 for high‑value industrials)
Summary
Groothese is experiencing sustained opportunistic and coordinated aggression. Killmail analysis identifies repeat solo predators and small gangs operating in clear temporal patterns. Low‑sec rules apply: limited to no CONCORD response. Transit or operations in-system carry significant risk, especially for unescorted or lightly tanked industrial and frigate-class ships.
Observed Activity Windows
- 01:00–04:00 UTC — Highest danger: coordinated gang activity (Loki + Tengu + Garmur teams).
- 11:00–13:00 UTC — High danger: persistent solo hunter operating a Loki.
- Sporadic activity ~17:00 UTC observed from an agile frigate hunter.
Primary Threats (profiles)
- Hunter Dredd — Loki (Strategic Cruiser): lethal solo predator targeting Ventures, Catalysts. Active primarily 11:00–13:00 UTC. Avoid alone.
- Aladar Krahn — Garmur (Frigate): fast tackle hunter; appears intermittently (late afternoon & early morning). Targets fragile frigs.
- Cailin Dioltas — Loki: coordinated heavy; early‑morning operations against haulers (Tayra).
- Kayla Starchild — Tengu: gang DPS/logistics; early‑morning activity in coordination with Garmur.
- Cadhla Dioltas — Garmur: fleet support/tackler; part of early‑morning gang package.
Tactics observed: fast tackle to prevent warp, followed by heavy‑damage application from strategic cruisers; focus on hauling and lightly tanked targets.
Actionable Advisory (apply these when operating near/in Groothese)
- Avoid transit during 01:00–04:00 UTC and 11:00–13:00 UTC if possible.
- Never travel unarmed or unescorted in industrials or high‑value ships. Assume 5.0/5.0 risk for valuable cargo.
- Fit defensive gear: warp core stabilizers, covert cloak where applicable, and sufficient tank.
- Use D‑scan continually while moving; be cautious of sudden local spikes and ambush signatures.
- Prefer alternate routes or arrange substantial combat escort if passage is required.
- Prioritize warp‑out contingency (align to safe, hotkeys for insta‑warp) and fit modules for escape as necessary.
Conclusion
Groothese is an active hunting ground with skilled solo predators and coordinated gangs. Exercise extreme caution; plan transits conservatively and assume aggressive intent from any unknown contacts encountered in the system.