Mannar – 2025-09-28
Mannar — Active Predator: Aladar Krahn (Significant Risk)
Date: 2025-09-24
Overall Threat Level: 3.0 — Significant Risk (Low‑sec)
Summary
- Mannar is safe for occasional transit but currently dominated by a single, highly active predator: Aladar Krahn. Behavior is deliberate and ruthless — preferred targets are fragile ships (Venture, Manticore, exploration frigates) and capsule kills have been recorded. Occasional cooperation with Cadhla Dioltas increases lethality.
High‑risk windows
- Early UTC morning: ~01:00–02:00
- Late UTC evening: ~20:00–21:00
During these times the probability of encountering the predator (solo or with accomplice) is elevated.
Observed tactics & ships
- Primary ships: Garmur, Tholos — fast, high alpha/aggro platforms suited to hunting small targets.
- Targets: Ventures, Manticores, capsules, haulers and exploration frigates.
- Behavior: Opportunistic ganks and targeted hunting; will pursue targets through initial ship loss to pod.
Actionable guidance (Low‑sec posture)
- Avoid Mannar in fragile or high‑value non‑combat hulls during the high‑risk windows.
- If you must transit, fit for immediate warp‑out and keep align time short (MJD/point/AB awareness). Use safe‑undock/instant warp tactics where possible.
- Scout with a cloaked alt or use recon probes off‑grid; assume an experienced hunter is present if traffic is light.
- Combat pilots: expect a skilled, fast opponent — prepare for kiting/alpha strike exchanges and don’t assume easy brawls.
- Do not rely on CONCORD response — predator tactics and ship choices negate CONCORD’s practical protection in many encounters.
- Move haulers through alternate routes or with escorts; minimize time stopped in belts/stations.
Bottom line
Mannar is not permanently hostile, but the presence of a dedicated hunter raises risk above normal low‑sec background. Adjust fits, timing, and route choice accordingly — when in doubt, delay transit until outside the identified high‑risk windows.