Starting off our 50th anniversary month with a bang, we’re thrilled to announce another new unit forming in our collective that not only brings something new to Q2, but revives a long quiet region within the Quadrant.
Captained by Magali Kauffman, we’re pleased and round to announce that as of today the USS Proxima undertakes it’s shakedown cruise as the latest addition to Quadrant 2’s Fleet.
The first unit in over two decades to be based in the region, Proxima is based in the scenic north-eastern French city of Metz. Close to the borders of Germany, Luxemburg and Belgium, Proxima’s reach has the potential to go far, especially with its captain and founding crew visiting events in the wider area.
Having one of the quickest approval turnaround, Proxima’s captain, Magali Kauffman, impressed with their proposal to stand as a positive and diplomatic influence for the fan community. After a positive first impression, Proxima gained quick approval to become the latest addition to Quadrant
The launch of Proxima is a huge first step into our program heading into 2025 and with it’s quick formation, a chance to move beyond the UK shores as a compliment to the general EU online catchment of Sovereign.
Members within the catchment are free to request transfer. If you’re not a member of SFC and wish to join the opportunity to take part in the new unit, you can sign up today! Visit our Enlistment page to find out more or join.
To Magali and the founding crew, from all of us at the Admiralty Board and SFCQ2, we wish you and Proxmia safe voyage as the crew enter their shakedown cruise. We all look forward to watching the crew grow over the next six months and look forward to their official confirmation!
Congratulations to all, and Godspeed!
You can follow the Proxima news and announcements at SFCQ2.com/Proxima.
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