Mannar – 2025-11-20
Date: 2025-11 (analysis dated 2024-05-30, based on November 2025 kills)
Executive Summary
- Mannar (Low-Sec, Everyshore) is exhibiting coordinated, high-lethality hunting activity. Analysis of November 2025 killmail data shows six confirmed kills across four incidents, with multiple aggressive capsule executions. Overall threat level: Elevated (3.0/5.0).
- Primary weapon sets observed: drone HAC (Ishtar), Force Recon (Enforcer), Strategic Cruiser (Loki), and T3 Destroyer (Hecate). These pilots demonstrate the ability and will to pursue and pod targets up to cruiser class.
- Primary danger window: 21:00–23:00 UTC (strong spike on consecutive nights). Secondary window: ~12:00 UTC (targeted Loki activity). Transit and solo PVE in Mannar are particularly hazardous during these times.
Observed High-Priority Threats (from analyst data)
- Sien Motsu — Ishtar (HAC) — 2025-11-13 22:01–22:02 UTC — Real Thread: 4.5/5.0 (ship) and 5.0/5.0 (capsule execution). Rapid drone HAC strikes on cruiser and pod.
- Znuts Aurgnet — Enforcer (FRS) — 2025-11-14 21:09–21:12 UTC — Real Thread: 3.0 (ship) and 5.0 (capsule). Fast tackle + hard damage on light targets and pod runs.
- Boruet Annages — Loki (T3C) — 2025-11-19 12:08 UTC — Real Thread: 4.0. Targeted interdiction of a Gila (high-value PVE cruiser).
- Luigius Sublime — Hecate (T3D) — 2025-11-17 18:24 UTC — Real Thread: 2.0. Opportunistic high-alpha gank on a Velator corvette.
- Pattern note: two separate pilots executed capsule kills (both 21:00–22:00 UTC). Pod survival cannot be assumed in Mannar.
Consequence Summary by Ship Type
- Small frigate/corvette: High risk of instant gank/opportunistic tackle (observed pod kills).
- Cruisers (Gila, Exequror Navy Issue): High risk from dedicated hunter fits (Ishtar, Loki). Do not assume cruiser safety.
- Pods: Very high risk during active windows; escape is not guaranteed.
Recommended Mitigations (rooted in observed behaviors)
- Avoid transit through Mannar from 21:00–23:00 UTC whenever possible. Treat 12:00 UTC as an additional cautionary window.
- If you must transit, travel in fast-aligning ships (interceptors or well-fit cloaky frigates) with warp-to-0 bookmarks. Do not sit on gate or grid when possible.
- Cloak and covert ops: Use a cloaky scout or a cloaky ship for covert movement/undocking when operating near these windows. Loki presence in midday suggests use of covert approaches.
- Never rat solo in a Gila or other PVE cruiser in Mannar during primary/secondary windows. If you must PVE, bring wingmates or local backup and limit time on-grid.
- Minimize time on gates and bookmarks; align instantly, use instant-warp bookmarks, and bookmark safe spots off-gate at multiple distances.
- Consider ships with high warp stability and low signature to reduce tackle vulnerability; if carrying valuable modules/loot, reduce exposure by using disposable haulers or furtive logistics.
- Expect aggressive capsule pursuit: pod/escape should not be relied upon as a failsafe. Fit implants and clone logistics with the assumption you may be podded.
- For logi/ECM/scout roles: avoid predictable patterns (same timings/routes). Hunters are operating on narrow time windows and likely scan for repeat targets.
- Use gate-to-gate caution: Enforcer/FRS and Hecate-style gate campers can apply rapid tackle and alpha; approach gates prepared to warp out immediately.
Operational Notes
- Attackers are using specialized fits with clear intent to intercept and finish kills quickly (drone HACs, FRS tackle + damage, Loki covert ops). This is organized hunter behavior, not random low-tier ganking alone.
- The system is not safe for solo high-value routines without scouts, fleet backup, or cloaking during the above windows.
Bottom Line
- Mannar is an active hunting ground with an elevated risk profile. Best practice is to avoid the system during 21:00–23:00 UTC and to exercise heightened caution around 12:00 UTC. If you must be in-system, adopt low-exposure habits (cloak, fast-align, warp-to-0 bookmarks, escorts) and do not rely on pod escape.
Everyshore Intel Network — Advisory Complete