Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN-Advisory: Groothese (Everyshore) — High-Risk Small‑Gang & Infrastructure Warfare; Avoid Peak Windows

Analyst: Everyshore Intel Network (EIN)
Analysis Period: 2025-11-10 → 2025-11-17

Summary

• Groothese is currently rated High Risk (3.8). The system is the site of persistent, organized small‑gang action and targeted infrastructure warfare.
• Threats combine opportunistic ganking (Gnosis/Drake gangs) with deliberate escalation using high‑tier ships (Praxis, Rattlesnake, Nighthawk, Redeemer/Widow, and Tech‑3 cruisers).
• Two entrenched hostile forces are currently driving most violence: the Edgar Berdnikow (Rattlesnake‑centric) faction and the Peter Powers (Nighthawk‑centric) faction. Encounters with either are likely to be lethal without proper precautions.

Key recent activity (selected)

• Nov 10, 17:54 UTC — Coordinated Drake/Drake Navy Issue gang attack on an EW platform (Falcon). Significant ambush capability from missile BCs.
• Nov 11, 00:53–04:58 UTC — Rapid escalation: Gnosis engagements → Praxis battleship intervention → Redeemer (Black Ops) and Tengu support. High unpredictability and high asset commitment.
• Nov 15, 09:32–10:42 UTC — Infrastructure‑focused battle: Rattlesnake vs Nighthawk + Widow/Cerberus. Mobile Units and specialized doctrine ships were primary targets; extremely lethal.

Danger windows (UTC) — avoid transit if possible

• 00:00–05:00 (Late USTZ / Early EUTZ) — Extreme. High chance of organized predator gangs and heavy escalation.
• 08:00–11:00 (EUTZ peak) — Extreme. Infrastructure attacks and doctrine fleet actions centered here.
• 14:00–18:00 (EUTZ mid) — High. Persistent gang hunting; opportunistic ganks.
• 23:00–23:59 (Late USTZ) — Moderate‑High. Solo/roaming hunters present.

Top active threat pilots (behavioral profile)

• Aladar Krahn — Gnosis (High persistence; 4.2 threat). Core gang member; regularly re‑engages.
• Miner McBride — Gnosis (4.0). Frequent collaborator with Aladar; multi‑timezone activity.
• Peter Powers — Nighthawk (5.0). Infrastructure‑destruction specialist; guaranteed lethal in mobile unit fights.
• Edgar Berdnikow — Rattlesnake (5.0). Primary aggressor in Nov 15 infrastructure fights; highly lethal.
• V1ctorovich — Praxis / Raven (4.7). Deploys battleship escalation tactics; willing to commit heavy assets.
• Kayla Starchild — Tengu (4.0). Tech‑3 support/EWAR; signifies gang access to advanced doctrines.

Operational Implications (Low‑sec)

• Unarmed, slow, or high‑value soft targets (shuttles, haulers, exploration frigates, unescorted industrials, deployable Mobile Units) are at acute risk.
• The presence of Black Ops and Tech‑3 strategic cruisers means gates and cyno windows can be exploited for sudden heavy DPS—survivability is low in small ship engagements that escalate.

Tactical recommendations (rooted in observed activity)

• Avoid Groothese during the two extreme windows (00:00–05:00 and 08:00–11:00 UTC) unless operating in a prepared combat fleet.
• Do not transit in fragile ships (shuttles, unfit frigates, un‑insured haulers) without cloaking/instant‑warp fits. Consider skipping the system entirely.
• If transit is unavoidable:
  • Use a cloaked, fast, or warp‑core friendly hull with a fitted emergency warp (microwarp off align/wrap fit) and keep alignment to a safe bookmark/warp point.
  • Travel in groups or with a combat‑capable escort; solo pilots are low survivability targets during peak hours.
  • Avoid loitering in station/tac sites or safe spots where local gangs can warp to and trap you.
• Infrastructure operators (Mobile Units, deployables): delay moves or operations through Groothese until threat activity subsides. If operation is necessary, coordinate maximum fleet defense and plan extraction points well outside the 08:00–11:00 UTC window.
• Keep vigilance for the named pilots in local; their appearance has been correlated with immediate escalation. Presence of one often signals a fleet or follow‑up ships will be nearby.

Short checklist for pilots planning to enter Groothese

• Is your ship combat‑ready or cloaky/fast? If no → do not enter.
• Are you traveling during 00:00–05:00 or 08:00–11:00 UTC? If yes → reroute or delay.
• Are you transporting Mobile Units or high‑value assets? If yes → postpone.
• Do you have a combat escort or fleet support? If no and transit is necessary → minimize exposure, maintain alignment, and warp immediately on any suspicious activity.

EIN Assessment

• Groothese is a volatile low‑sec hotspot with a high likelihood of lethal escalation. The combination of opportunistic missile BC gangs and dedicated infrastructure hunters backed by Battleships and Black Ops establishes a persistent, high‑threat environment. Avoid routine operations there until aggressive actors reduce activity or you are traveling with sufficient combat protection.

Issued by: Everyshore Intel Network — Field Analyst
Date: 2025-11-17

(Advisory rooted in EIN analysis of Groothese system activity from 2025-11-10 to 2025-11-17.)