Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN-Advisory: Groothese System — Elevated Threat (3.0) — 2025-10-24 to 2025-10-31

Analyst: Everyshore Intel Network
Date: 2025-10-31
System: Groothese (Low-Sec, Everyshore Region)
Period Covered: 2025-10-24 → 2025-10-31

Executive Summary

• Groothese is assessed at an Elevated systemic threat (Real_Thread 3.0) with sustained, organized aggression against haulers, transports and transit pilots.
• 18 kills in 8 days (≈2.25 kills/day) indicate continuous opportunistic activity across multiple UTC windows.
• Primary aggressor: Aladar Krahn (Real_Thread 4.5). Other repeat threat actors: Mai Winter, Michel Ferran, Alexis glavor, Cadhla Dioltas, I WARG.
• Most dangerous operational windows: 03:00–05:00 UTC and 12:00–15:00 UTC. Assume aggressors are present at all other times as well.

Threat Highlights (rooted in analyst data)

• Targets: Haulers (Iteron, Hoarder, Miasmos, Tayra) and low-sec travelers (Ibis, VNI) are repeatedly targeted. Combat ships (VNI, fitted cruisers) have also been attacked.
• Attack platforms: Recurrent use of T3 Cruisers (Loki, Proteus, Tengu), Gnosis, Machariel, Garmur, Stabber F.I. — indicating experienced pilots and flexible small-gang doctrine.
• Known dangerous groupings: Gnosis + Proteus (Mai Winter + Michel Ferran) operate as an effective small skirmish squad capable of tackle + follow-up damage.
• Temporal pattern: Two predictable peaks — Late USTZ/Early EUTZ (03:00–05:00 UTC) and EUTZ Prime (12:00–15:00 UTC). Off-peak hours still show isolated high-value kills.

Critical Advisory Actions (must-follow if operating in/through Groothese)

1. Avoid routine hauls and solo low-sec logistics through Groothese during the two peak windows:
   • High risk: 03:00–05:00 UTC and 12:00–15:00 UTC.
2. Treat all transit as hazardous at all times:
   • Assume aggressors (notably Aladar Krahn and associates) are present and will engage unescorted industrials and vulnerable cruisers.
3. If you must move cargo through Groothese:
   • Prefer jump freighter transfers or move via alternate, less-exposed routings where operationally feasible.
   • Consider timing moves outside the identified peak windows and vary transit times to avoid predictability.
4. Use scouting/escort discipline:
   • Run a covert scout or dedicated scout alt prior to moving high-value cargo.
   • Prefer covert-capable logistcs/escorts or small escorts with tackle and DPS to contest T3s if ambushed.
5. Do not travel in high-value solo combat ships unescorted:
   • Aggressors have fielded Machariel, Garmur and T3Cs; alone you are at elevated risk.
6. Expect EWAR/T3 presence during EUTZ prime:
   • T3 Cruisers (Loki/Proteus/Tengu) are likely—plan counters with ECM/remote repair/transactional support or avoid engagement unless you have appropriate superior force.

Tactical Recommendations (fits & behavior — rooted in observed attacker types)

• Haulers/Carriers/Transport pilots:
  • Use covert-capable haulers (where available) or move cargo via jump freighter chains if mission-critical.
  • Always align to a safe, keep a pre-warp bookmark or celestial and don’t sit unaligned on scanables.
• Scouts / Escorts:
  • Bring at least one fast covert scout (interceptor/Covert Ops) to check local + d-scan before committing.
  • If escorting a transport, bring tackle + reliable burst DPS (to counter small-gang T3/medium threats) and a logistics or remote repair option if possible.
• Combat pilots:
  • Avoid solo gate-camping into Groothese against known small gangs. If you intend to contest, bring a prepared gang capable of dealing with T3 electronic warfare and fleet resist profiles.
• General behavior:
  • Vary transit timings and warp points; do not establish predictable routines.
  • Treat anomalous kills (e.g., the Cheetah with no attackers) as potential logging anomalies but not as sign of safety — proceed with caution.

Observed Anomalies / Notes

• One kill (Cheetah) recorded without attackers — likely a logging anomaly or a non-standard loss. This should not be interpreted as a reduction in risk.
• Repeated use of high-skill ships (T3Cs, Machariel, Garmur) indicates aggressors will adapt; static counters may be insufficient.

Risk Rating: Elevated — Real_Thread 3.0 (system-wide).
Highest specific threat to haulers/transports: Real_Thread 4.5 when key actors are present.

EIN Advisory Conclusion
Groothese remains a high-activity low-sec transit point with organized and adaptable aggressors. Avoid non-essential movement through the system, do not run predictable hauls, and enforce strict scout/escort procedures for any high-value transits. Assume aggression at all hours, with pronounced danger during 03:00–05:00 UTC and 12:00–15:00 UTC.

— Everyshore Intel Network