Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN-Advisory — Groothese (Everyshore) — Elevated Localized Threats; Active Gang War

Date: 2025-11-19
Period covered: 2025-11-14 → 2025-11-18

Summary

• Groothese is exhibiting elevated, predictable localized threats driven by two distinct cores of violent activity: a morning gang war between Peter Powers and Edgar Berdnikow, and an afternoon/evening ganking cell dubbed the "Gnosis Group."
• Analyst data classifies Groothese as likely High-Security based on observed ship profiles, but combat behavior and asset-denial activity create Low-Sec style risks. Treat operations here with heightened caution regardless of formal security status.
• Primary danger windows (UTC): EUTZ Morning 08:00–11:00 (maximum danger), and a wider sustained risk 14:00–04:00 covering afternoon, evening and early USTZ.

Key Threats (actors and signatures)

• Peter Powers — Nighthawk (command/missile command-ship). Asset denial (mobile cynos/MTUs), aggressive in morning EUTZ. High collateral threat.
• Edgar Berdnikow — Rattlesnake (drone/shield battleship). High lethality; central actor in the morning gang engagement that destroyed multiple strategic assets.
• The Gnosis Group — coordinated gank cell using Gnosis/Tengu/backup strategic hulls; focuses on frigates/cruisers and explorers, active afternoons.
• Temporary DST gank squad (Legion, Sacrilege, Vigilant, Lachesis) — demonstrated ability to destroy Deep Space Transports (Occator) via coordinated strike.
• Opportunistic solo hunters (e.g., Hunter Dredd in Loki) and repeated harassment of named victim Kevar Rova (mobile cynos/structures).

Notable incidents

• 2025-11-15 (08:35–10:47 UTC): Intense gang clash — simultaneous loss of Loki, Cerberus, Widow (Black Ops), and other assets. Extreme collateral danger during this window.
• 2025-11-18 (21:21 UTC): Coordinated strike destroyed an Occator DST — indicates targeted logistics hunting.
• Multiple days: Repeated ganks on exploration and small PvE ships (Heron, Corax, Caracal) — sustained opportunistic pattern.

Operational Risk Assessment

• Maximum risk: EUTZ Morning 08:00–11:00 UTC — avoid system during this window.
• High risk: Afternoon/evening periods (roughly 14:00–04:00 UTC) due to gank teams and opportunists.
• Medium risk: Late USTZ/early morning outside the stated windows — still expect solo hunters and occasional coordinated gangs.
• High-value logistics (DSTs, haulers) and small unscouted explorers are primary targets.

Advisory — Recommended Actions

• Avoid transits and asset movement through Groothese between 08:00–11:00 UTC (UTC). This window contains active, high-intensity fleet PvP and asset-denial operations.
• Do not move high-value cargo (DSTs, freighters, expensive modules) through Groothese unless absolutely necessary. If forced, schedule transits well outside the 08:00–11:00 UTC window and preferably outside 14:00–04:00 UTC.
• Haulers and DST pilots: prioritize alternate routes that bypass Groothese when possible. If transit cannot be avoided, use maximum tanking, minimal travel signature fittings, and conservative risk tolerance.
• Explorers/solo PvE pilots (Heron, Corax, Corvettes, Orion-level scanners): avoid Groothese in the afternoon/evening risk band. Travel in groups or in heavily tanked/fast-fit hulls when operating in-system.
• If you encounter both Edgar Berdnikow (Rattlesnake) and Peter Powers (Nighthawk) in local, treat the situation as extremely hazardous — they are actively engaged in a feud and will prioritize PvP over non-involved pilots.
• Logistics security: assume local actors have scan capability and coordinated strike options (EWAR, logistics, recon). Mobile deployables (cynos, MTUs) are actively being targeted — avoid deploying valuable mobile structures in Groothese.
• Use conservative operational discipline: avoid solo asset exposure, limit undocked time, and plan for emergency extraction if combat erupts.

Intended audience

• Industrialists, haulers, DST pilots, solo explorers, and small PvP/roamers operating in Everyshore who may route via Groothese.

Bottom line
Groothese is not safe for high-value or solo operations right now. Expect organized ganking of logistics and a persistent local feud that produces high collateral risk during EUTZ mornings. Defer movement through Groothese during the stated key danger windows and adopt low-exposure practices if you must transit.

— Everyshore Intel Network (EIN)