Mannar – 2025-11-17
Date: 2025-11-17 UTC
System: Mannar (Everyshore) — Low-Sec
Executive Summary
Mannar is exhibiting a concentrated hunter-killer pattern against solo and lightly-equipped pilots. Between 2025-11-11 and 2025-11-14 recorded incidents show consistent, lethal single-actor strikes that end with capsule destruction. Primary targets: exploration frigates (Imicus) and light/support cruisers (Exequror Navy Issue). Attackers are high-capability pilots in Heavy Assault Cruisers and Force Recon hulls operating during a narrow daily window.
Confirmed Observations (from analyst data)
- All significant kill events occurred during a narrow daily window: ~21:00–22:03 UTC (events on 2025-11-11, 2025-11-13, 2025-11-14).
- Attack pattern: single high-cap ship (HAC/FRS) ambush → rapid ship destruction → deliberate capsule kill.
- Targets are typically small, under-defended ships (Imicus, Exequror Navy Issue).
- Attack platforms and profiled pilots:
- Sien Motsu — Ishtar (HAC) — drone-centric, long-range/sustained damage — real_thread 4.5
- Znuts Aurgnet — Enforcer (Force Recon) — high surprise/ew capability, possible covert fits — real_thread 4.5
- Tasaro Sunji — Vagabond (HAC) — fast skirmisher with high alpha — real_thread 4.0
- Capsule kills recorded in all observed incidents — attackers do not leave survivors.
Threat Level
- System Threat: Moderate-to-High for solo pilots and small ships; High during the 21:00–22:03 UTC window.
- Environment: Low-Sec — CONCORD does not protect pods/ships; solo pilots are vulnerable to high-tier hunter tactics.
Tactical Recommendations (rooted in observed data)
General:
- Treat Mannar as hostile for solo exploration, running missions, or light hauling during the identified window.
- Expect attackers to be capable of surprise attacks, electronic warfare, and long-range drone/alpha damage.
For Explorers (Imicus and similar):
- Do not transit or operate in Mannar during 21:00–22:03 UTC if flying an Imicus or comparable explorer frigate.
- Prefer CovOps-class or properly fitted cloaks and align-to-warp fits (covert ops cloak where possible).
- If you must run site(s) outside safe hours: bring a scout wingmate or travel in pairs; use aligned micro-warp/cloak fittings to evade; avoid prolonged uncloaked loiter.
For Light Cruisers / Support Cruisers (Exequror Navy Issue and similar):
- Avoid solo operations in Mannar during the peak window.
- If operating in-system, fit for emergency survival: tanked hull, active reps/drone redundancy, and warp core stabilizers where practical.
- Consider flying with an escort or forming a small gang to deter solo HAC/FRS hunters.
For Transit / Haulers:
- Schedule transit through Mannar outside the 21:00–22:03 UTC window when possible.
- Use gate scanning and align-and-warp tactics: approach gates aligned and able to warp out instantly.
- Avoid prolonged loiter on gates or in clear space during the identified window.
For Small-Gang/Interceptors:
- Be aware that attackers use drone-heavy HACs and Force Recon ships that counter small, fragile hulls.
- Bring logistics or tackle that can neutralize drones/force recon bonuses (webs/ew) and focus on kite/disrupt tactics.
Engagement Guidance:
- Do not assume pod safety — capsule execution is observed; avoid being isolated once engaged.
- If engaged by an Ishtar/Enforcer/Vagabond solo hunter, prioritize disengagement: break tackle, align, and warp out rather than protracted fight unless backed by reinforcements.
Operational Note
- The temporal pattern (consistent ~63-minute window) indicates attackers run predictable hunting loops. Pilots transiting Mannar at those times accept elevated risk of encountering well-prepared lone hunters.
Bottom Line
Avoid solo exploration, solo light-cruiser operations, and non-group transit in Mannar during evenings 21:00–22:03 UTC (UTC). If presence in-system is required, travel prepared: cloaks or cov-ops, align-and-warp fits, wingmates/escorts, and conservative engagement rules. The threat is from skilled, well-equipped solo pilots in HACs and Force Recon ships who systematically remove both ship and capsule.