Sidewinder
The Sidewinder, built by Faulcon DeLacy, is a superb multipurpose ship excellent for use in battle. It is often used for light transport and combat duties. Pilots starting out have a low chance of receiving it, so many consider themselves lucky if they have it.
Its manoeuvrability makes it an excellent choice for both green and experienced pilots. The Sidewinder is a dependable vessel that will get you where you need to go, destroying anyone that stand in your path.
Uses the DeLacy Spin Ionic MV.
Overview
The Sidewinder is advanced spacecraft offered throughout the game. With its highly capable weapons systems and advanced shields, it is the preferred ship for pilots who want a powerful feel.
Although the Sidewinder is expensive, it is not impossible to get for free; it is among the ships that a player can receive at the start of the game, despite of a low chance. In particular, it can out-turn most other ships, being topped in that category only by the Eagle, Vulture, and Imperial Courier, and has solid lateral thrust.
It is one of the fastest-moving and most durable ships in the game; only the Anaconda and certain pure trade ships have faster maximum speeds, and only the Eagle has a stronger hull (but makes up for it with weaker shields.)
The Sidewinder is therefore an excellent ship tp use in battle. When flying one, using its excellent turning to lock opponents into circling matches, and burning away opposite of the enemy to escape are advised tactics. When fighting a Sidewinder, keep it at range and lay down heavy fire if the current ship can't outmanoeuvre it, and it should be destroyed quickly. With a ship that can keep up with its turning, close in and blast away, making sure to hit them hard with the heavy weapons systems.
The weapon hardpoints are located as follows: 5 small hardpoints in front of cockpit and 2 more on upper surface of ship.
Purchase Locations
The Sidewinder can be purchased at nearly any shipyard.
Outfitting
- Main article: Outfitting
All ships are highly customizable through the Outfitting menu of Station Services. Listed below is the default load-out for the Sidewinder.
| Category | Default System | Default Rating | Default Class | Max Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hardpoint | Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 1 |
| Pulse Laser (L) | F | 1 | 1 | |
| Utility Mount | Empty | -- | -- | 0 |
| Empty | -- | -- | 0 | |
| Bulkheads | Lightweight Alloys | I | 1 | 8 |
| Reactor Bay | Power Plant (L) | E | 2 | 2 |
| Thrusters Mounting | Thrusters (L) | E | 2 | 2 |
| Frame Shift Drive Housing | Frame Shift Drive (L) | E | 2 | 2 |
| Environment Control | Life Support (L) | E | 1 | 1 |
| Power Coupling | Power Distributor (L) | E | 1 | 1 |
| Sensor Suite | Sensors (L) | E | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Store | Fuel Tank [x2] | C | 1 | 1 |
| Internal Compartments | Shield Generator (L) | E | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo Rack [x4] (L) | E | 2 | 2 | |
| BDS (L) | E | 1 | 1 |
- (L) = Loaned
- [x#] = Capacity
- BDS = Basic Discovery Scanner
Gallery
- Cockpit
- Over heating sidewinder
- What a view
