Groothese – 2025-10-06
Date: 2025-10-06
Summary
Groothese is experiencing a moderately high and organized hostile presence. Kill patterns show repeated targeting of small, transport, and stealth bomber hulls, coordinated multi-ship assaults, and frequent capsule kills. Expect a high chance of encountering well-equipped aggressors; unescorted or lightly fitted ships face significant risk.
Current threats (what to watch for)
- Active, organized groups operating in small-to-large gangs; engagements often include mixed roles (E-Warfare Lachesis, high-DPS Ikitursa/Leshak/Nighthawk, fast attackers Garmur/Purifier).
- Targeted ships: Mobile Tractor Units, Sigils, Prospects, Miasmos, Mobile Micro Jump Units, and especially Nemesis stealth bombers.
- Pod kills are common — some aggressors apply “no survivors” tactics; do not assume escape by capsule.
Temporal patterns (peak risk windows)
- Late UTC evenings: 21:00–02:00 UTC — primary spike, highest activity.
- Mid-afternoon: 17:00–18:00 UTC — secondary spike.
- Early morning: 01:00–07:00 UTC — persistent, lower-frequency threat.
Top threat profiles (operational summary)
- Evilelmo & Associates (4.5/5): heavy, well-coordinated gangs; avoid contact.
- Alexis glavor & Group (4.0/5): agile hunter-killers targeting stealth bombers and small ships.
- Roime (3.8/5): effective stealth-bomber hunter, often solo/duo Pacifier work.
- Aladar Krahn (3.5/5): versatile, patient stalker; follows through to capsule kills.
- Peter Powers (3.0/5) & Torrent Talon (2.8/5): opportunistic heavy-hitters; adaptable threat.
Recommended precautions (rooted in observed patterns)
- Avoid flying stealth bombers, MTUs, MMJUs, Miasmos, Sigils, or lightly tanked exploration/hauling hulls in Groothese unless fleet-protected.
- Prefer group movement or scouts; assume E-Warfare may be present (expect tackle/warp disruption).
- Fit for survivability: adequate tank, align/point-reduction modules, and means to escape tackle where possible. Consider escorts for valuables.
- Time operations outside the 21:00–02:00 UTC window where practical.
Bottom line
Groothese is low-sec and actively hunted. Treat solo or lightly fitted operations there as high risk, especially during peak hours and if flying small/stealth or support platforms. Exercise caution, travel with escorts, and avoid predictable, isolated targets.