Everyshore Intelligence Network

EIN Monthly Intelligence Report: Mannar (October 2025)

Overview

Mannar remained a highly contested Low-Security system during October 2025. The threat environment was distinctly bifurcated: periods of extreme threat driven by coordinated, large-scale fleet operations (Barghest gate camps, Black Ops drops) targeting strategic and capital ships, interspersed with persistent, relentless predation by dedicated solo hunters focusing on industrial, exploration, and light combat vessels.

Threat Metrics

Metric Value System Name Mannar Month October 2025 Average Threat Level 3.32 (Spiking to 5.0)

Key Actors and Noteworthy Activities

Most Noteworthy Killers (Max 8)

1. Aladar Krahn: Persistent high-efficiency solo/duo hunter (Garmur, Tholos, Tengu) relentlessly targeting miners, explorers, and light ships (Ventures, Astros, Endurance), often resulting in serial kills and podding.
2. MtnDew Baja Blast: Confirmed Titan pilot (Ragnarok) responsible for a Moros Navy Issue kill, marking a moment of extreme capital-level danger.
3. Torrent Talon: Heavy brawler (Drekavac) primarily targeting industrial/mining hulls (Procurer).
4. V1ctorovich: Versatile solo aggressor (Loki, Vexor) active in early morning hours, targeting mining barges and T3Cs.
5. Alexis glavor: High-impact Marauder pilot (Tholos) engaged in opportunistic double-kill ambushes and skirmishes in peak EUTZ/AUTZ hours.
6. waxenjoodaddy: Ruthless solo hunter (Orthrus) specializing in industrial ships (Retriever) and confirmed follow-through (pod kills).
7. php3ch0 Isu: Highly capable T3 pilot (Loki) frequently operating in coordination with others (Astero, Barghest fleets) for tackle and sustained DPS.
8. Znuts Aurgnet: Core fleet member (Leshak) engaged in organized strikes against high-value sub-capitals (Legion).

Noteworthy Victims (Max 3)

1. Moros Navy Issue (Capital): Destroyed by MtnDew Baja Blast (Ragnarok), highlighting risk to high-value capital assets.
2. Loki T3 Cruisers (x4): Destroyed in a single, rapid, coordinated Barghest fleet gate camp, defining the extreme T3C hunter status of Mannar.
3. Retriever/Covetor Mining Barges: Repeatedly targeted by solo/duo hunters (waxenjoodaddy, V1ctorovich, Aladar Krahn), indicating high risk for industrial operations.

Noteworthy Groups Working Together

• Aladar Krahn (Garmur/Tholos) & Cadhla Dioltas (Tholos/Manticore): Small, lethal hunter-killer teams specializing in agile, high-alpha strikecraft against vulnerable targets.
• php3ch0 Isu (Loki) & Simon Aurio (Astero): Coordinated cloaky hunter pair specializing in tackling/ambushing smaller, solo pilots.
• Barghest Swarm / Command Fleet: Unattributed coalition, but confirmed to include multiple Barghests and Huginn/Lachesis/Claymore (EWAR/Logistics) and later Redeemer/Sin (Black Ops) pilots (e.g., Mapache Doom, RobinAnne, CaseyLP) conducting high-alpha gate camps and ganks, primarily targeting T3Cs and high-value strategic tonnage.
• Znuts Aurgnet (Leshak) & Alexis glavor (Astarte): Coordinated two-pilot strike against high-value combat hulls.

Monthly History Summary

October in Mannar began with persistent, focused hunting by solo pilots like Aladar Krahn against light vessels. The threat quickly escalated into heavy T2 cruiser and capital-level predation (Drekavac, Loki, Ragnarok presence). The middle of the month saw aggressive Marauder activity (Tholos/Alexis glavor) and opportunistic skirmishes from smaller gangs (Vagabond, Augoror NI).

The threat environment culminated in an Extreme Hazard phase towards the end of the month (starting ~Oct 24), defined by several highly effective, large-scale Barghest Gate Camps and confirmed Black Ops Sin/Redeemer capital ganks operating in the early UTC morning window (00:00–05:00 UTC). This shift made Mannar a crucial and highly lethal chokepoint/hunting ground for Strategic Cruisers (T3Cs) and high-value industrial assets. Capsule kills were a frequent tactic, underlining the predatory nature of the system's conflict.

Notable Groups in Conflict

Due to the nature of the conflicts being primarily opportunistic hunting, ganking, and gate camping actions, few sustained, named group vs. group conflicts were identified. The primary operational conflict was:

Aggressor Group Ships Used Victim Group / Targets Barghest Swarm / Black Ops Fleet (Mapache Doom, CaseyLP, et al.) Barghest, Redeemer, Sin, Huginn/Lachesis Strategic Cruisers (Loki), Capitals (Moros NI, Phoenix), high-value tonnage Solo/Duo Roamers (Aladar Krahn, waxenjoodaddy, Torrent Talon) Garmur, Tholos, Orthrus, Drekavac Min-Ex Barges (Retriever, Covetor), Explorers (Astero, Heron), Industrial/Light Frigs

Typical Ships Used in the System

• Killers: Barghest (Battle), Drekavac (BC), Loki (T3C), Tholos (Marauder/HAC), Garmur (Frigate), Orthrus (HAC), Vexor (Cruiser), Catalyst NI (Destroyer), Ragnarok/Redeemer/Sin (Capital/Black Ops).
• Victims: Loki (T3C), Procurer/Retriever/Covetor (Mining Barges/Exhumers), Moros Navy Issue/Phoenix (Caps), Heron/Venture (Exploration/Industrial Frigates), Astero/Endurance (Covert/Expedition Ships).

Trends and Observations

• Extreme Escalation: Mannar transitioned from regular Low-Sec skirmishing to hosting capital-class hunters and highly organized Barghest fleets, significantly raising the risk ceiling.
• Peak Hunting Windows: The most lethal time became 00:00–05:00 UTC (late NA / early EU transition), correlating with the organized large-scale ganks. A secondary spike for solo hunters was noted around 18:00–20:00 UTC.
• Targeted Industrial Assets: Miners and deployables (MTUs) were specifically targeted by both solo (Orthrus, Tholos) and small gang threats, indicating resource denial/opportunistic profit motives.
• T3C/Strategic Cruiser Risk: Loki and Legion class ships became a primary target for the organized fleets, making Mannar a hostile corridor for high-value sub-capitals.
• Podding as a Tactic: Multiple reports confirmed aggressors actively pursuing and destroying capsules after ship kills, reinforcing the 'full-kill' intent of the engaged actors.

Notable Kills (Max 5)

1. Moros Navy Issue destroyed by MtnDew Baja Blast (Ragnarok) (Oct 04): Titan presence in Low-Sec against a capital ship. Significance: Immediate existential threat to all local capital assets.
2. 4x Loki (T3C) destroyed by Unattributed Barghest Swarm (Oct 24): Rapid annihilation of a T3C fleet in a coordinated gate camp. Significance: Illustrates extreme, organized T3C hunting capability.
3. Retriever & Capsule destroyed by waxenjoodaddy (Orthrus) (Oct 21): Exemplifies efficient, ruthless predation on industrial targets with confirmed double-tap behavior. Significance: High risk to solo miners/industrials.
4. Legion (T3C) destroyed by Znuts Aurgnet (Leshak) & Alexis glavor (Astarte) (Oct 22): Confirmation of two-man team capability to take down high-value strategic cruisers. Significance: Risk even outside peak fleet windows.
5. Phoenix (Dreadnought) destroyed by Redeemer/Sin Command Fleet (Oct 30): Confirms active Black Ops/Command ship interdiction capability against capital targets late in the month. Significance: New level of capital engagement risk.