Angatalie – 2025-10-01 Monthly Report
Overview
Angatalie (Low-sec, Everyshore) presented an average threat level of 3.12 in October, consistently ranking in the Moderate-to-High risk category. The system was frequently monitored by skilled, opportunistic hunters, resulting in decisive, high-value kills rather than high-volume skirmishing. The most dangerous periods were Friday and Saturday evenings (21:00–02:00 UTC), where organized Black Ops teams were confirmed, and Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons (14:00–17:00 UTC), dominated by solo brawlers.
Noteworthy Actors
Primary Killers (Hunters & Gang Leaders)
- V1ctorovich: The most persistent solo threat, often flying a versatile Tengu (Strategic Cruiser) or Thrasher Fleet Issue. V1ctorovich exhibited resilience, quickly re-engaging after losses and targeting a mix of combat cruisers and static deployables.
- Vipy Styx: Highly dangerous solo pilot, primarily operating an Ikitursa (Triglavian Battlecruiser). Noted for rapid, lethal engagements and guaranteed capsule kills.
- Evilelmo: Confirmed leader/pilot in the Black Ops coordinated gang, typically fielding a Panther (Black Ops Battleship).
- Juicy Coochie: Stealth bomber specialist, relying on cloaked Manticore strikes for high alpha damage against soft targets.
- Ace Lonewolf: Capable solo hunter, often flying a Confessor (Tactical Destroyer).
- Ilavane Meere Riraille: Notable for flying large, high-value ships like the Tholos (Pirate Faction Battleship) and engaging smaller, fast targets.
- Zoquin Bates: Agile solo pilot, primarily using a Hecate (Attack Frigate) to intercept industrial traffic.
- Alexis glavor: Part of the consistent duo gang, flying a Vigilant (Faction Cruiser).
Most Noteworthy Victims
- Navarin / Yondos (Cerberus / Loki): Representing combat cruiser losses to high-skill solo pilots and unidentified attackers, respectively.
- Qui-Gonn (Iteron Mk V / Vexor): Representing both industrial and standard cruiser losses to opportunistic hunters, including V1ctorovich.
- Emo Ve (Cheetah): Representing the victim of high-OPSEC 'Ghost Kills,' likely by area-denial traps.
Noteworthy Groups Working Together
- The Black Ops Pack: A lethal, coordinated strike team comprising Evilelmo (Panther), Sick Artley (Widow), and Znuts Aurgnet (Proteus). This gang specializes in covert, high-alpha ambushes, successfully downing combat cruisers and high-value targets.
- The Coordinated Duo: Alexis glavor (Vigilant) and Znuts Aurgnet (Proteus) operated together frequently early in the month, focusing on coordinated web/scram and versatile T3 DPS.
Summary of Monthly History
The month began with a focus on small, coordinated duos and skilled solo pilots (Alexis glavor/Znuts Aurgnet, REPO MANN). As the month progressed (mid-October), the system saw the emergence of persistent solo predators like Vipy Styx (Ikitursa) and V1ctorovich (Tengu/Thrasher FI), who focused on combat ships and vulnerable cruisers/destroyers. The threat composition significantly heightened in the latter half of October with the confirmation of a Black Ops/Covert Ops strike team (Evilelmo/Sick Artley/Znuts Aurgnet). This shift marked an increased risk to industrials, explorers, and static assets (MTUs), which were targeted by bombers (Juicy Coochie) and anti-deployable specialists. The system recorded multiple 'Ghost Kills' (ships lost with no attacker recorded), strongly suggesting the use of smartbombs, citadel defenses, or extreme stealth tactics.
Most Notable Groups in Conflict
Due to the prevalence of solo/opportunistic hunting and the lack of strong corp/alliance tags in the advisories, traditional group conflict was minimal. The primary conflict was Opportunistic Predators (V1ctorovich, Vipy Styx, Juicy Coochie) versus Unprepared Logistics/Combat Pilgrims (various solo pilots flying low-sec traffic).
The most notable identifiable conflict grouping was:
- Aggressors (Small Gang/Black Ops Focus): The Black Ops Pack (Evilelmo/Sick Artley/Znuts Aurgnet, Unaffiliated/Freelance) and the earlier duo of Alexis glavor/Znuts Aurgnet.
- Victims (Targeted Traffic): Standard low-sec transport, mining, and PvE/low-end PvP traffic (pilots flying Iteron MkV, Venture, Vexor, Caracal, Loki, Cerberus).
Typical Ships Used in the System
Ship Class Common Killers Common Victims Battleships Panther (Black Ops), Widow (Black Ops) N/A Battlecruisers Ikitursa (Triglavian BC), Tholos (Pirate BC) Drake, Cerberus Cruisers Tengu (Strategic Cruiser), Proteus (T3C), Vigilant (Faction) Loki, Vexor, Caracal Destroyers Thrasher Fleet Issue, Confessor, Hecate, Jackdaw N/A Frigates/Covert Manticore (Stealth Bomber) Astero, Heron, Cheetah, Venture, Iteron Mk VTrends
- Rise of Black Ops and Stealth: The appearance of the Panther/Widow/Proteus gang and the prevalence of Manticore strikes cemented a trend toward high-lethality, covert engagements, particularly during late UTC evenings.
- Ghost Kills: An elevated number of kills with no recorded attackers suggests increased use of smartbomb traps, decloaking grids, or structures in the system, forcing pilots to treat all common warp-in points as potentially rigged.
- Industrial Targeting: Ventures, Iteron Mk V, and Mobile Tractor Units were consistently targeted, indicating the system is actively farmed for vulnerable, low-tank traffic.
- Persistent Solo Hunters: V1ctorovich and Vipy Styx demonstrated consistent, dangerous operation across multiple days, making localized area control a highly concentrated risk.
Notable Kills (Max 5)
- Vipy Styx vs Navarin (Cerberus + Capsule): A decisive double kill by a solo Ikitursa, confirming extreme lethality and capability for pod capture/denial.
- Evilelmo, Sick Artley, Znuts Aurgnet vs Caracal: Confirmed elimination of a combat cruiser by the coordinated Black Ops gang, highlighting the danger of the alpha-strike team.
- V1ctorovich vs Vexor: Loss of a standard combat cruiser/PvE asset to a solo Tengu, demonstrating the threat of T3C platforms and V1ctorovich’s pilot skill.
- Juicy Coochie vs Venture: A textbook stealth bomber strike on an industrial target, symbolizing the high risk for miners.
- NO ATTACKERS vs Cheetah (Emo Ve): The elimination of a Covert Ops frigate with zero attackers, serving as the strongest evidence of area-denial traps or high-OPSEC ambushes in the system hotspots.