Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN-Advisory — Groothese (Everyshore) — Extreme Danger: Black Ops & Strategic-Cruiser Hunter Activity (2025-10-30 → 2025-11-04)

Summary

• Groothese (low-sec, Everyshore) recorded sustained, highly coordinated aggression during 2025-10-30 → 2025-11-04. Observed forces favor Black Ops battleships (Panther, Redeemer, Marshal) and Strategic Cruisers (Loki, Tengu, Legion) supported by Triglavian HACs, Marauders and stealth bombers.
• Local threat level: 4.5 — Extreme Danger. Assume cloaked attackers, jump-capable Black Ops, and fast interdiction teams operating on common choke points and gate-jump grids.
• High-value targets actively hunted: industrials (Tayra, Procurer, Venture, MTUs), combat Strategics (Tengu), Attack BCs (Talos) and lone capsuleers.

Observed patterns (actionable)

• Peak danger window: 18:00–23:00 UTC — highest volume of coordinated strikes, incl. Black Ops hot-drops.
• Secondary high-activity window: 14:00–18:00 UTC.
• Early morning (05:00–08:00 UTC) quieter but still recorded opportunistic kills against small ships.
• Expect bombers/area-denial (Manticore) and interdiction platforms (Tholos) to appear with fast strike teams.

Threat profiles (priority)

1. Black Ops Battleship Gang (Panther, Redeemer, Marshal) — capital-class sub-cap hunters; instant long-range deployment; extreme lethality to sub-capitals.
2. Loki + Triglavian HAC (Ikitursa) teams — tailored to kill other Strategics and expensive combat ships.
3. Marauder + Stealth Bomber mixes — grid control via bastion/bombs; large alpha and sustain.
4. Loki + Recon / Tholos + Tengu combos — EWAR, interdiction and fast lockdown for industrials and mining ops.
5. Solo Strategic cruisers — opportunistic hunters against unescorted targets.

Recommended actions (rooted in observed intel)

• Avoid transit during prime window: if possible, do not fly through Groothese between 18:00–23:00 UTC UTC. This is the highest-risk period.
• Industrials / Miners / MTUs:
  • Do not leave MTUs or mobile assets in-system unattended, especially during prime time.
  • Avoid high-value hauling/mining runs through Groothese during peak hours. Use alternate low-sec routes or high-sec pipelines when feasible.
  • When transit is unavoidable: travel in convoys with at least one combat escort wing; use scout(s) with cloaking/covert ops to check gates and staging points ahead of the main ship.
• Solo high-value pilots (Strategic Cruisers, Attack BCs, Marauders):
  • Do not operate alone in-system during prime hours; a dedicated scout and warp-out plan are essential.
  • Assume cloaked ships at gate/station approaches — minimize time spent aligning/warping in the open, and pre-warm safes/warp-in positions.
• Small/fast gank teams and bombers:
  • Be aware of possible bomber clouds and area-denial on popular grid coordinates; avoid tight clustering (e.g., MTU + hauler + salvage op) without point defense and scouts.
• Fleet commanders / planners:
  • Expect Black Ops hot-drop capability. Plan cyno/bridge operations with dedicated cloaky scouts and redundant escape paths.
  • Logistical units (MTUs, tractor units) should be managed with heightened OPSEC and moved in secure windows with force protection.
• Detection and counters:
  • Local is unreliable against cloaked/interdiction gangs; D-scan, scout alts, and pre-placed safes/bookmarks are recommended.
  • Treat gate/station bubbles and common campsite coordinates as hostile; do not warp to 0 unnecessarily.

Closing Advisory
Groothese is currently a high-payoff hunting ground for organized, well-funded groups using Black Ops and high-tier sub-capitals. Exercise extreme caution: avoid routine or predictable movements, restrict high-value operations to low-risk hours or escorted convoys, and assume cloaked attackers near jump points. This advisory is based on observed activity between 2025-10-30 and 2025-11-04 — adapt operational plans accordingly.