Mannar – 2025-11-16
EIN-Advisory — Mannar (Everyshore) — High-End Hunting Resumes in Low-Sec
Date: YC127 (Analysis period: 11–14 Nov 2025)
Region: Everyshore — System: Mannar (Low-Sec)
Threat Level: MODERATE → HIGH (Effective Threat Level 3.5)
Summary
- Mannar is hosting organized, high-efficiency hunters rather than random gankers. Over 11–14 Nov there were 5 kills; every ship kill was followed by a capsule double-tap.
- Attacks cluster in prime time: 21:00–22:00 UTC on weeknights, with activity noted Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday (13–14 Nov).
- Primary platforms in use: Heavy Assault Cruisers (Ishtar, Vagabond) and a Force Recon Ship (Enforcer). These indicate experienced, well‑fitted pilots capable of controlled ambushes and guaranteed kills.
Observed aggressors (confirmed)
Aggressor Ship/Class Notable actions Sien Motsu Ishtar (HAC) Double-tap on "Father Biff" — cruiser then capsule. High threat (4.5). Znuts Aurgnet Enforcer (Force Recon) Double-tap on "Achoutte Aubaris" (Imicus → Capsule). High threat (4.0); ambush/stealth capability. Tasaro Sunji Vagabond (HAC) Capsule kill ("Matsatoh Otsada"). Moderate threat (3.0).Tactical assessment
- Ishtar presence signals drone-centric, hard-to-dislodge hunters comfortable against single targets and medium tanks.
- Enforcer indicates cloaky/ambush hunting of small, fragile targets (exploration/scout frigates).
- Vagabond provides high-speed hit‑and‑run capability, able to pick off pods and dictate engagement range.
- The consistent double-tap policy means pilots should assume capsule loss will follow ship loss.
Advisory (rooted in observed behavior)
- Avoid solo fragile ships in Mannar during 21:00–22:00 UTC on weeknights (notably Tue/Wed/Fri). Imicus-class and other unarmored scouts are prime targets.
- Do not transit Mannar in mid-to-high-value ships or cruisers alone during peak hours. The Ishtar has demonstrated the ability to take down even cruisers (Exequror Navy Issue was lost).
- Prefer group movements (wing/fleet) or travel outside peak window. Hunters are operating in small, focused teams; numbers deter precision ambushes.
- If operating in combat-capable hulls, avoid lingering; align to fast safe points, warp at 0, and keep tackle/pointing response available. Hunters here favor guaranteed kills rather than prolonged fights.
- Expect cloaky or covert-capable opponents (Enforcer). Use caution with D‑scan and safe‑spot discipline; cloaky hunters may engage from unexpected vectors.
- For explorers/scouts: consider delaying magazine/scan runs in Mannar at peak times, or run in shielded/stealthed fits and in pairs with immediate extraction plans.
- If you must operate in the system during the peak window, use disposable/insured ships or bring dedicated escorts designed to counter drone or recon threats (remote ECM and tackle denial may fare poorly vs. these fits — discretion advised).
Notable incident reminders
- “Father Biff” (cruiser) and “Achoutte Aubaris” (Imicus) were both double-tapped—these are concrete examples of the hunters’ “no survivors” policy and their capability to finish pods after hull loss.
Conclusion
Mannar in Everyshore is currently an active hunting ground for experienced pilots flying HACs and a Force Recon. The predictable timing and repeat tactic of double‑taps make the system unusually hazardous for solo cruisers and fragile frigs during prime time. Adjust operations accordingly: avoid the system during the 21:00–22:00 UTC window on weeknights, run in numbers, or shift activity outside the observed hunting schedule.