Groothese – 2025-10-14
EIN Advisory — Groothese System: Elevated Threat (3.5/5.0)
Threat snapshot
- Groothese is a Low‑Sec system with a moderately elevated and persistent hostile presence. Activity clusters between 19:00–03:00 UTC (peak around 22:00 UTC), with weekend spikes. Expect coordinated ganks and opportunistic hunters; unprepared pilots are at significant risk.
Time & patterns
- Peak hours: 19:00–03:00 UTC (notably ~22:00 UTC).
- Daytime: sporadic incidents—do not assume safety outside peak windows.
- Weekends: increased tempo; plan ops accordingly.
Actors and platforms to note
- Aladar Krahn & Cadhla Dioltas — Real Threat 4.5/5: Tholos + Garmur/Tholos. Highly coordinated, versatile (kills include frigates, fleet issue, and MTUs).
- Evilelmo & HooKz — Real Threat 4.0/5: Loki + Stiletto. Loki provides anchoring/combat power; Stiletto performs fast tackle—expect bubbles and rapid lockdowns.
- Blackwell & Ambraelle Group — Real Threat 3.5/5: Multiple Ravens + Widow (and Praxis presence). Capable of long‑range fleet actions and covert warp‑ins against structures/deployables.
- Peter Powers — Real Threat 3.0/5: Legion. Single‑pilot, high‑capability strategic cruiser.
- Ironman journey — Real Threat 2.5/5: Algos targeting small exploiter vessels.
- Dejan Estemaire — Real Threat 2.0/5: Gnosis taking opportunistic hauls.
Observed tactics
- Fast tacklers + strategic/cruiser firepower for quick arrests and kills.
- Possible warp disruption fields (bubbles) associated with Loki activity—gate and anomaly ambush risk.
- Long‑range Raven deployments and covert Widow warp‑ins against structures or anchored assets.
Operational guidance (Low‑Sec practical steps)
- Avoid peak hours (19:00–03:00 UTC) and weekend windows for vulnerable transits or hauls.
- Fit for survival: consider warp core stabilizers, high‑align fits (tackle avoidance), and modules that improve escape (MWD/afterburner depending on fit). Cloaks or cov‑ops for sensitive movement where applicable.
- Expect tackle: prepare for scram/web scenarios (reduce cargo exposure; use smaller, faster scouts for hauling).
- D‑Scan and motion‑practice: monitor local, d‑scan frequently, and be wary of sudden local spikes or multiple signatures.
- No autopilot: manually navigate gate jumps and anomaly entries; be ready to burn off gates or align out immediately.
- Structure/MTU security: avoid leaving unattended MTUs or cargo pods; these have been targeted.
Bottom line
Groothese is actively hunted. Assume predators operate evenings and weekends with mixed solo pairs and small fleets. Transit smart, fit defensively, and avoid predictable behavior during the established peak windows.