The Fatherhood was set up for anyone who splits their time between their families, or a busy career, and the Pilots Federation. It has since evolved beyond this and all are welcome to fly with us.
We are a large community for all the pilots out there who find it hard to schedule gaming time due to a busy career or looking after our families. Dads, mums, husbands, wives, disabled gamers, busy career professionals or long shift workers — you will find a home with us.
The Fatherhood is aimed at bringing together these pilots so we can wing up and explore the galaxy, take part in community events, haul cargo, and go mining or bounty hunting safe in the knowledge that we will look out for one another and more importantly, have some fun and make new friends.
We play in Open, Private Groups, and Solo, with members across all time zones ready to wing up. We have our own Player Minor Faction in-game which we actively support.
We welcome pilots of any skill level, from any platform — all you need is a ship.
When the kids go to bed, we go to space....
Why join The Fatherhood?
ADVICE
We have many experienced commanders who can offer advice on all aspects of Elite.
WINGMATES
Find people to fly with across all 3 platforms, in multiple timezones.
SOCIAL
Expeditions, BGS activity, Community events, PvP contests, or just simple chat.
History of The Fatherhood
The organisation known as The Fatherhood was formed from band of former traders, military officers, fighter pilots and mercenaries who, during one of their regular reunions, decided to strengthen their bonds of friendship and form an official group that would work hard, work together, and use their combined skills and experience to bring in the credits for the next generation of pilots, their children.
On this day, The Fatherhood was born.
Operating from their home base in the Hajangai system and boasting a substantial and well equipped private navy, they work the space lanes, explore the frontier and secure their borders whilst maintaining a healthy relationship with their neighbours and allies.
Now, with the re-appearance of long forgotten xeno threats and ancient mysteries, they find themselves fighting not only for the next generation of pilots, but for all of humanity itself…
Home System
We are currently based out of Schwann Port and Lee Orbital in the Hajangai system, and have also expanded our operations to a number of neighbouring systems. Whilst we strive to consolidate and secure our area of space, we do not officially endorse any specific galactic power, and are happy to work with any Powerplay factions where necessary.
What We Do
As a group, we participate in many of the pilot roles available throughout the galaxy, making sure we can be called upon to help out whenever and wherever we are needed.
- Exploration
The Fatherhood counts many explorers within our ranks, and we actively participate in community expeditions and deep space exploration. - Bounty Hunting and Combat
We often wing up for bounty hunting in Resource Extraction Sites or Combat ops in Conflict Zones, helping each other to earn credits and honing our combat skills - Trading
The bread of butter of credit making, we love to haul the goods. - Mining
We enjoy winging up to bust rocks, and if mining is not your thing, you can fly fighter escort to protect the mining ships - Search and Rescue
Due to the increasing number of starport attacks, we are conducting SAR and repair efforts at the damaged stations, as well as pilot rescue operations. - Xeno Operations
With the re-appearance of the Thargoids, we are [REDACTED - Clearance level Alpha 2 or above required] - Science
Interested in Guardian Tech or Xenobiology? - come fly with our research ships - Tourism
Our wing has plenty of luxurious passenger vessels, and we enjoy flying the rich and (in)famous around the galaxy - Freelancer/Space Cowboy/Anything else
Some of our pilots just go their own way, keeping to the wing code and enjoying the freedom that a starship brings
Code of Conduct
- NO GRIEFING. The Fatherhood does not grief other pilots, this is our primary rule. Do not fire on other pilots, unless first fired upon.
- NO COMBAT LOGGING. Failure to comply with this rule may result in removal from the group.
- Be respectful to one another, we set the example for others to follow.
- Help your fellow CMDRS
- Don't be afraid to ask for help
- Have fun!
See our full Code of Conduct on The Fatherhood website.
Coalitions
We are not currently accepting coalition proposals at this time while we review the current list, but we encourage members from wings that share a similar ethos to our own to visit our Discord server and we can add you to the embassy channel.
Our Organisation
Our membership is large enough that we're organized into several in-game squadrons across timezones and platforms.
How Do I Join?
There are 3 steps.
- Send an application via Inara.
(Please ensure you complete Platform, Timezone and Preferred Role fields) These can be found in when logged in "SETTINGS" on the main menu bar, in the "Commander Settings" panel. - Join us on Discord.
The Discord app is available for laptops and smartphones, and is the main way we keep in touch. It's easy to use, great for text chat, and has voice chat too. - Join an in-game squadron.
When logged in, use your ship's right panel to access "Squadrons" and search for the ID (e.g. 7725) for the appropriate squadron you wish to join from those listed above.
For more information on joining, see our website.
Social Media
You can also contact us on Twitter
Join our Facebook Group - The Fatherhood
Follow our wing channel on Twitch
Follow us on Instagram
See you out there Commanders...
Disclaimer: As a large wing, we have pilots from all walks of life and the views expressed by individual commanders in game or on social media, chat etc are the views and opinions of the individual only, and not representative of the wing as a whole. If you have any issues, please contact a member of the HQ team - Thanks.
