Mannar – 2025-11-11
Date Issued: YC 127.11.08 (2025-11-08 UTC)
Executive Summary
Mannar experienced a concentrated, professional gank operation during the UTC morning hours of 2025-11-08. The primary threat is a coordinated Black Ops pack centered on Redeemer-class battleships. Threat Level: 4.5 (High Risk of Death). Pilots transiting Mannar during the identified window — especially those in low-mobility or high-value fits — face a very high probability of instant and overwhelming attack.
Key Observations
- Core attack window (observed): 07:50 — 09:11 UTC (peak). Broader caution window recommended: 07:00 — 10:00 UTC (EUTZ/USTZ overlap).
- Tactics observed: classic gate-camp / ambush using covert jump-capable Black Ops to land on targets; rapid, decisive ganks with follow-up subcapital forces.
- Primary strike platform: Redeemer (Black Ops battleship) — multiple kills attributed to Redeemer pilots.
- Support composition (observed later in the wave): Exequror Navy Issue, Kikimora, Draugur, Orthrus, Loki, Tengu and other subcapital assets — indicating flexible follow-up and anti-scout capability.
Known Adversary Identities (Observed)
- Krimson Serenity — multiple final blows (6)
- Hippaforalkus Alteranus — multiple final blows (4)
- CaptainSarge — frequent attacker
- Ronnie Cordova — frequent attacker
(These names are the specific pilot IDs recorded in the incident window.)
Threat Profile & Implications
- Redeemers arriving covertly on grid make escape unlikely for most subcapital ships — if a Redeemer is sighted on grid after you arrive, assume you are being targeted.
- Support ships show capability to tackle, counter-cloak, and overwhelm scouts and logistics — fast scouts and even interceptors were lost during the action.
- The attackers are organized and versatile: they can perform instant capital-weighted ganks and transition into subcapital harassment as needed.
Recommended Actions (Immediate)
- Avoid Mannar during the core window 07:50–09:11 UTC. Prefer routing around the system entirely during the broader 07:00–10:00 UTC period.
- Do not transit Mannar in low-mobility or high-value ships (battleships, battlecruisers, slow freighters, or ships loaded with valuable cargo) during the caution window.
- Use disposable scout/hauler alts to probe the gate ahead of valuable payloads. If you encounter a Redeemer or the observed support composition, reroute immediately.
- If you must pass during the window:
- Travel fast and light; avoid loitering on gates or in bubbles.
- Use ships with high transversal and align times; avoid predictable bridging/convoy paths.
- Avoid docking in or undocking from stations inside the window if you can delay.
Recommendations by Role
- Haulers/Logistics: Delay runs through Mannar until outside the 07:00–10:00 UTC window or take longer alternate routes.
- Mission Runners/Incursion Runners: Do not accept missions or remain in-system during the core window.
- Explorers/Scouts: Use cheap, expendable probes/scouts; expect anti-scout measures and prepare for rapid disengage.
- Small Fleets/PVP: Be aware the enemy can project both cloaky Black Ops and strong subcapital follow-ups. Do not commit alone to fights in-system during the threat window.
Final Note
This advisory is based on observed activity between 2025-11-07T17:40:23Z and 2025-11-08T09:11:23Z. The attackers demonstrated intent and capability for instant, high-lethality ambushes using Redeemers and supporting subcapitals. Priority mitigation is avoidance; once a covert Black Ops pack drops on a target, survival odds are low.
EIN will continue to monitor for follow-up activity. Fly alert and plan routes to minimize exposure.