The Fun Bus
"A place where flying together as a team is more important than the killboards"
A chill smallgang PVP roam through nullsec for EX-SA, SLV & friends. Kitchen-sink dessies & down, voice comms, good vibes. The killboard can wait.
What is the Fun Bus?
The Fun Bus is a members & friends smallgang roam through nullsec. It's not a fully public NPSI fleet - it's a relaxed, social experience for pilots who fly with EX-SA, SLV, or our extended circle of trusted friends.
We roam in frigates and destroyers, keep voice comms chilled, and focus on teamwork over killboards. You won't get yelled at for losing a ship. You will get praised for a clean tackle, a well-timed neut, or just holding the gate when things get hairy.
This is where experienced pilots and newer players fly side by side, learning how proper smallgang coordination feels - without the pressure of a tryhard environment. Good fights, good company, and a cold one on voice comms.
What we fly
Kitchen sink is welcome - but these are the hulls that make the Fun Bus tick. Armor, support, and coordination over raw DPS.
Armor Assault Frigates
The backbone of the Fun Bus. Hard to kill, high damage, excellent for sustained brawls in nullsec. Cap-stable tank, strong resists, and enough DPS to punch through anything at their size class.
T3 Destroyers
The force multiplier of the fleet. Exceptional damage projection, combat bonuses, and flexibility. These hulls dictate the engagement range and tempo of the fight.
Support & Utility
Every good smallgang needs pilots who make the killers shine. Logistics, tackle, ewar - these roles win fights that DPS alone can't. Don't underestimate the value of a clean web or a well-timed scram.
Kitchen sink is always welcome - if you can contribute to the fleet, you're in. The FC will advise on doctrine for each specific roam in the pre-fleet ping. Bring what you enjoy flying.
The man behind the wheel
Capt Cake
Part tactician, part motivational poster, entirely too comfortable in whelping entire fleets. Capt Cake has been flying frigates into bad situations for longer than most capsuleers have been out of their pods - and somehow, the fleet always comes out smiling.
Don't let the name fool you. On grid he's calm, clear, and annoyingly good at finding content where there isn't any. Off grid he's the first one to buy a round on voice comms and the last one to complain about a loss. The Fun Bus was his idea. That tells you everything.
How it works
The Fun Bus is relaxed by design. Here's what to expect.
Get the ping
Fleet announcements go out on the EX-SA Discord in the fleet-pings channel. Keep an eye out - we announce a few days before and again on the day with form-up time, staging system, and doctrine.
Form up & ship out
Join the fleet in-game, get on voice comms, and make your way to staging. Ships may be provided depending on the doctrine - check the ping. If you're flying your own hull, fit it before you arrive.
Fly as a team
Follow the FC, call out what you see, and play your role. Whether you're a hard tackler, a support pilot, or just here to press F1 and have fun - every person on grid matters. We win and lose together.
What to expect
- A relaxed voice comms atmosphere - no stress, no rage.
- An FC who explains decisions and helps you understand the fight.
- Teamwork and communication valued over killboard stats.
- Real smallgang content in nullsec - not a blobfest.
- A social gathering as much as a fleet op.
- SRP available for all EX-SA/SLV members (extendable to friends as well)
FAQ
Ready to fly?
Keep an eye on the EX-SA Discord for fleet pings. If you want in but aren't in the corp yet — check out our recruitment pages below and come say hello.