Proteus Destroyed in a Tight Cadelanne Ambush

A 1.5 billion ISK Proteus was caught and destroyed in Cadelanne as a small strike group closed in on the University of Caille pilot P Drill O. The cruiser fell to a mixed covert lineup that included a Tengu delivering the final blow, turning what may have begun as a routine movement or roaming encounter into an expensive loss.

THE CATCH

The fight in Cadelanne was brief, but it was enough to claim a Proteus and the value that went with it. The T3 cruiser, flown by P Drill O of the University of Caille, was overwhelmed by attackers from Seals on the rocks and allied pilots working with them. With only ten participants recorded in the engagement, the loss suggests a compact and deliberate interception rather than a sprawling fleet clash.

THE PRESSURE BUILDS

The attacking side brought a mix of covert and hunter-oriented hulls to the field, including a Redeemer, a Widow, a Legion and an Arazu alongside the Tengu that ultimately secured the kill. That composition suggests a force built to pin down a target and punish any attempt to break away. The Proteus did not escape the net, and the damage was done before the fight could widen into anything larger.

THE PRIZE

The wreck left behind a split prize: 861 million ISK destroyed and 620.1 million ISK recovered. Among the cargo and fittings were large amounts of nanite repair paste and scanner probes, underlining the ship’s likely role in active probing or extended field operations. The contents do not soften the blow, but they do hint at a vessel that had been working rather than merely travelling.

THE AFTERMATH

For Seals on the rocks, the kill adds another expensive cruiser to the ledger and demonstrates how quickly a high-value target can vanish once caught in space. For the University of Caille pilot, it is a reminder that even a well-equipped Proteus can become an easy headline when the hunters are already in position. In a system like Cadelanne, that kind of mistake is rarely cheap.

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Based on recorded combat data Narrative based on recorded New Eden activity and archived editorial analysis.

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