Angatalie – 2025-11-19
EIN-Advisory: Angatalie — High-tier Solo Predators Hunting Logistics; Exercise Caution (09:00–10:00 UTC)
Date: 2025-11-20
System: Angatalie (Everyshore, Low-Sec)
Threat Level (system average): 2.5 / 5.0 — Elevated risk to soft targets; targeted solo hunters present
Executive summary
- Recent intelligence (2025-11-13 → 2025-11-19) shows localized, low-frequency but high-lethality solo predators operating in Angatalie. Confirmed platforms include an Ikitursa HAC and a Proteus strategic cruiser, both used to quickly eliminate isolated soft targets (notably Epithal haulers and Velator corvettes).
- Peak attack windows: UTC mornings (09:00–10:00) — highest risk — and evenings (18:00–20:00) — moderate risk.
- Routine transit is not uniformly dangerous, but haulers and inexperienced pilots are at significantly higher risk of losing ships.
Known actors (observed in the period)
- Anatoli Sokolow — Ikitursa (Heavy Assault Cruiser) — confirmed predatory kill (11/13).
- Shobolingoza — Proteus (Strategic/T3 cruiser) — confirmed gank of an Epithal hauler (11/19).
(Other losses observed include Hurricane and Megathron victims without clear attackers.)
Primary targets and tactics
- Targets: Haulers (Epithal), starter ships/corvettes (Velator), isolated logistics/mining support.
- Tactics: Fast, decisive solo strikes by high-skill pilots in high-capability ships. Attacks are opportunistic against isolated, slow, or poorly prepared targets rather than sustained fleet engagements.
Operational advisories (actionable)
- Haulers/logistics runs
- Avoid solo Epithal hauling through Angatalie during the morning peak (09:00–10:00 UTC). If you must move high-value cargo, use covert/stealth-capable haulers (blockade runners, covert ops haulers) or arrange escorts.
- Reduce warp-in vulnerability: minimize alignment times, pre-align to safe points, and avoid prolonged cloaking/uncloaking while stationary in system.
- New pilots / Corvette-class vessels
- Do not traverse Angatalie alone during identified peak windows. Travel in pairs or with a light escort when possible. Consider staying docked or in safer nearby low/null-sec routes during 09:00–10:00 UTC.
- General transit cautions
- Treat Angatalie as a low-sec transit with unpredictable solo predators. If cargo or hull value is significant relative to your wallet, reroute where practicable.
- Be extra vigilant in the evening window (18:00–20:00 UTC), when unattributed losses indicate increased activity.
- Engagement posture
- Expect short, high-damage engagements from HACs and T3 cruisers. Do not attempt prolonged brawls against these platforms without backup or appropriate counter-fitting.
What this means for corporates and roamers
- Small logistics ops and lone miners should assume a nontrivial chance of interdiction in Angatalie and plan routes and fittings accordingly.
- Roamers and hunters operating in the system can expect high-value gank opportunities during the morning peak; conversely, expect well-equipped solo defenders/hunters (HAC/T3) to be present.
Closing note
Angatalie is not uniformly lethal, but the presence of capable solo predators raises the risk for exposed logistics and inexperienced pilots, especially during the 09:00–10:00 UTC window. Exercise route discipline, travel with escorts or covert-capable ships for valuable cargo, and avoid predictable solo transits through the system during peak times.