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"Size doesn't matter..." - Anonymous
Hello Fellow Commanders,
I am honoured to announce, based on the initial idea of commanders Sickma and Frawd Digger, the instigation of the "Sidey Appreciation Society".
We think that the sidewinder is one of the most under-appreciated ships in the galaxy. And that it is about time to spread some love!
We all started in one. Most of us tried to get rid of one in favour of a "better" ship (including yours truly), but we all, at some point, have returned to it (either voluntarily or by, ehrm, financial circumstances). We should abide in this little ship, which is suitable for any role you trhow at it, being bounty hunter, warrior, trader, miner, explorer and (yes) even pirate.
This thread can be used to genarally state your fondness of the Sidey, organize Sidey related events and meet other Sidey pilotes. You can also apply to join the "Sidey Apprciation Society" (henceforth known as the SAS) by replying to this thread stating that you want to be a member (for details see below in "SAS Membership").
We're also an in-game group now! Visit the Sidewinder Appreciation Society thread in the groups forums for more information. Over time that thread will probably take over the function of this thread, but don't worry, this thread will still be here to service you (both for historical purposes and to refer you to the new thread).
Fly safe,
CMDR Jermus
SAS Membership
On applying please specify your commander name (and preferably also your forum name). You can also state your ship's name and provide some text that we can add to the "Remark" field; as long as they are not offensive by the standards of this forum they will be copied into the member list.
And spread the word, even non-forum members will be accepted as members of the SAS: They can read this thread for information about upcoming events, while safely remaining only known in-game. We will even accept you as a member without being listed, as long as you fly a sidey and act nice. Most certainly the pirates among you are welcome too, but please show some love for your fellow Sidey pilots by refraining from illegal and unwanted activities while attending SAS events (i.e. don't shoot us!).
SAS member list
The numbers are there to make the counting of the number of SAS members easy, not to tag you with some new kind of identification number.
We invite you to cruise along with us Sidey pilots.
And spread the word, even non-forum members will be accepted as members of the SAS: They can read this thread for information about upcoming events, while safely remaining only known in-game. We will even accept you as a member without being listed, as long as you fly a sidey and act nice. Most certainly the pirates among you are welcome too, but please show some love for your fellow Sidey pilots by refraining from illegal and unwanted activities while attending SAS events (i.e. don't shoot us!).
SAS member list
| number | CMDR | Forum ID | Ship's name | Remark |
| 1 | Jermus Karlsen | Jermus | SPIN | Sideys are awesome! |
| 2 | Frawd Digger | Cmdr Frawd Digger | Grass Hopper II | Never underestimate the Sidey. They are good enough to get you across to the other side of the galaxy and back! |
| 3 | Waldovenison Smeare | Can be connected Via Iron Orchid | The One-Armed Badger | |
| 4 | Angua von Uberwald | Knot2clever | Little Lily | |
| 5 | Tiger61378 | Tiger61378 | Second Chance Last Resort | |
| 6 | Billy Tundravert | Billy Tundravert | Kitteh Hawk | it's the best camera ship around |
| 7 | Blain Crighton | Vasious | Kererū | The Faulcon DeLacy Sidewinder Mk.I, 319 years and still going strong |
| 8 | Graxxor A Vidhelssen | Graxxor | Allusions of Grandeur | Role: Station Joyrider/Canyon Racer and annoyance to griefers. Load out: fixed beam, railgun, chaff, PDT FSI Livery: pimpmobile gold, what else? Quote: You can take the pilot out of the Sidewinder, but you can't take the Sidewinder out of the Pilot. |
| 9 | SickMa | SickMa | Le Petite Princesse | |
| 10 | V8UC ALICORN | V8UC ALICORN | The Bouncing Shetty' | light hauler |
| 11 | deckroid | deckroid | The Folded Hand | Quick decisions are unwise decisions |
| 12 | J-ROD | CMDR J-ROD | Eldridge | Shake, Rattle and Roll |
| 13 | Baudelier | baudelier | HMS - False Start | |
| 14 | Esteban | Ensign Ward | Icarus | "An old friend returns" |
| 15 | Maxmilian Czhilli | Maxmilian Czhilli | Rayon Vert | |
| 16 | Jamie Stones | CMDR Jay Stones | DeeGee (Dark Glider) | DeeGee - She glides through the unknown |
| 17 | Deth Jesta | Deth Jesta | Pixel | Flying a Sidewinder is like driving a vintage Mini from the 20th Century |
| 18 | Brother Sabathius | Wolverine | Messenger | May the grace of the Void be upon all bold Sidewinder pilots. |
| 19 | White_Buffalo | OLd_Sarg | Sole Searcher | Safety Forced |
| 20 | Marlon Blake | GregMalcolm | Leviathan | Who needs standing room? |
| 21 | Madrax573 | Madrax573 | The Nomad | Just shoot it and ask questions later! |
Sidey Achievements
Below a list of achievements made with a Sidey:
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/3smd0g/i_finally_made_it_to_sagittarius_a_in_my/
That, my boy, is a sidey..!
Image courtesy of CMDR Frawd Digger
| name | achievement | notes |
| CMDR R4nger0 | First sidewinder to cross the galaxy (58.000 LY from SOL) | |
| CMDR Frawd Digger | First sidewinder to reach Beagle Point (65.279 LY from SOL) | honourary mention for the Rock Rats, who helped to make this possible! |
| CMDR SickMa | Reached SAGITTARIUS A* in a sidewinder | Exploring from August 2015 to April 2016; more then half a year. Scanned detailed about 30.000 Objekts in about 3500 Systems. |
| CMDR Dormus | The rescue of CMDR Bomba Luigi | The resque consisted of CMDR Dormus carrying CMDR Bomba Luigi in his SRV on top of the sidwinder from the depths of an extremely deep pit to safe (and flat!) grounds. Unfortunately for CMDR Bomba Luigi this was only a partial rescue, as poor CMDR Bomba Luigi still didn't have a ship after this epic achievement. |
| CMDR Nerth | Made it to Sag A* on the 16th of November 3301 and made it back to the bubble just after Christmas (3301) | EXO Pilot |
| CMDR Karuv | Made it of Sag A* on the 13th of November 3301. | CMDR is mainly active on reddit (and in game, we hope...) |
| CMDR Jermus | Second sidewinder to reach Beagle Point (65.279 LY from SOL) | |
| ... | ||
| You? | ... a story to be told ... to be heard by many ... | What are you waiting for? |
Image courtesy of CMDR Frawd Digger
SAS Events
| Event | Description | Date | Status |
| Upper 4th Quadrant Sidey Meetup | A meetup in the upper 4th quadrant of the galaxy | June 3302 | PROPOSED |
- A CQC event (Sideys only)
- A (beginners?) event near LHS 3447 (new station inauguration? +1)
Sidewinder commercial courtesy of Katsior
Logo courtesy of Qohen Leth
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