Groothese – 2025-10-03
EIN-Advisory: Groothese — High Threat in Everyshore Low-Sec
Date: 2025-10-03 | System: Groothese (Everyshore) | Threat Rating: 4.0 → 4.5 (Peak)
Summary
- Groothese is an active hunting ground in Everyshore. Assessed at real_thread 4.0 overall, rising to 4.5 during identified windows. Multiple professional solo hunters and small gangs operate here; occasional larger swarm actions have been recorded. Treat all local pilots as potentially hostile.
Peak Temporal Windows
- Early UTC morning: 01:00–04:00 — consistent, highly effective solo and small-gang operations (primary activity from the Dioltas Group and Krahn-Tholos actors).
- Later UTC evening: 18:00–23:00 — intermittent larger, coordinated actions (notably an Ikitursa + Purifier swarm at ~18:00).
Principal Threat Actors (observed)
- Aladar Krahn — Tholos (high-skill solo hunter; frequent capsule and ship kills).
- Cailin Dioltas — Loki (stealthy, rapid strikes against vulnerable ships).
- Cadhla Dioltas — Garmur (fast tackle/damage support; coordinates with Dioltas/Krahn).
- Kayla Starchild — Tengu (heavy Tech III damage role in coordinated hits).
- Evilelmo — Ikitursa leading Purifier swarm (larger-group alpha-strike capability).
- Torrent Talon — Drekavac (powerful Triglavian solo opportunist).
Observed target set
- Wide: exploration frigates (Imicus, Prospect), haulers/industrials (Tayra, Sigil), combat cruisers (Caracal Navy Issue, Rokh), MTUs, and capsules. Lack of target discrimination increases risk to most ship types.
Immediate Recommendations (Low-Sec operational posture)
- Avoid Groothese during 01:00–04:00 UTC and 18:00–23:00 UTC where possible.
- If transit is necessary: travel in fleet/wing; maintain warp readiness and align bookmarks; avoid loitering.
- Keep D-Scan active and watch for signatures of Loki/Tengu/Tholos/Garmur/Ikitursa/Purifier/Drekavac.
- Do not deploy MTUs or leave salvage/containers unattended. Mobile structures are actively hunted.
- Industrial/hauling runs: reroute or hire escort; un-tanked freighters and expedition fits are high-risk.
- Assume hostility on contact; prioritize escape options (points, covert ops, interdiction countermeasures) over engagement unless prepared.
Operational Note
- Attacks show both high individual skill and coordinated small-gang doctrine. Solo pilots in unarmored or lightly tanked ships are especially vulnerable. Larger swarm events can overwhelm even prepared targets.
EIN will continue to analyze activity patterns and publish further advisories as trends evolve. Stay cautious in Everyshore low-sec airspace.