Mannar – 2025-10-21
Summary
Pilots in Mannar (Low-Sec, Everyshore) face a moderate-to-high predatory risk (Overall Threat Level: 3.0) driven by a small set of skilled aggressors. Attack activity clusters in the early UTC morning window and disproportionately targets industrial and lightly fitted ships. Capsule kills (“double-taps”) have been observed — assume a full-kill intent if engaged.
Local Threat Warning (Immediate)
WARNING: Increased hostile activity in Mannar between 02:00 UTC and 09:00 UTC. Highly effective pilots in combat-capable hulls are actively hunting miners, haulers, MTUs and unequipped frigates/cruisers.
Key Observations
- Time-based spike: kill events cluster at ~02:30–06:30 UTC (notable timestamps: 02:33:23 & 02:34:48 UTC on 21 Oct; 06:34:14 UTC on 19 Oct).
- Target preference: industrial assets (Mobile Tractor Unit, Retriever) and fragile combatants (Catalyst, Endurance).
- Aggressor kit: Loki, Orthrus, Enyo, Tholos (combat-fit). These are well-fitted and tactically proficient.
- Double-tap behavior: documented capsule kills following ship destruction — expect pursuers to finish pods.
- System risk: Predatory operators are capable of both solo opportunism and small coordinated gangs.
Top Threat Profiles (summary)
- waxenjoodaddy — Thread Level 4.5 — Orthrus — responsible for Retriever + capsule double-kill; ruthless and persistent.
- php3ch0 Isu — Thread Level 4.0 — Loki — coordinated, versatile, likely part of multi-ship hunts.
- Taul Zion Khamarune — Thread Level 3.8 — Enyo — fast, lethal against small/unequipped ships.
- Aladar Krahn — Thread Level 3.5 — Tholos — opportunistic/combat-fit blockade runner behavior observed.
- Simon Aurio — Thread Level 3.0 — Astero — scouting/tackle support in coordinated actions.
Tactical Recommendations
- Avoid mining/industrial ops in Mannar from 02:00–09:00 UTC. If unavoidable, run with dedicated combat support and clear escape plans.
- Haulers/MTUs/stripped cruisers: use alternate routes, move in convoys, or schedule ops outside the high-risk window.
- Fit for survival: covert/cap cloak where possible, warp core stabilizers only when appropriate, and carry a mobile warp-out plan.
- Stay vigilant: keep D-Scan active, monitor local, and assume aggressors will pursue pods after ship kills.
- Do not assume safety after initial loss — be prepared for follow-up attacks aimed at capsules.
Bottom Line
Mannar is actively hunted during early UTC hours by competent, aggressive pilots who favor low-defence targets and will pursue capsules. Adjust industrial schedules, transit plans, and fitting/loadout assumptions accordingly to reduce exposure and losses.