Première unité depuis plus de vingt ans à s’installer dans la région, Proxima est basée à Metz, ville pittoresque du nord-est de la France. Proche des frontières de l’Allemagne, du Luxembourg et de la Belgique, Proxima a le potentiel d’aller loin, notamment grâce à son capitaine et à son équipe fondatrice qui visitent des événements dans la région.
La capitaine de Proxima, Magali Kauffman, a été impressionnée par leur proposition d’exercer une influence positive et diplomatique sur la communauté des fans. Après une première impression positive, Proxima a rapidement obtenu l’approbation pour devenir le dernier membre du Quadrant 2.
Depuis lors, Proxima a apporté un élément unique et perspicace à Q2 en portant le drapeau de tout ce que nous défendons dans une région souvent négligée en dépit de son incroyable et vibrante communauté. Le lancement de Proxima a été une première étape importante dans notre programme pour 2025 et, avec sa formation rapide, une chance d’aller au-delà des côtes britanniques en complément de la communauté en ligne de Sovereign dans l’UE.
Depuis son lancement, Proxima a partagé ses aventures avec l’ensemble de la flotte via la base stellaire Europa et a continué à promouvoir la positivité et l’inclusion de Starfleet Command !
Vous pouvez suivre les nouvelles et les annonces de Proxima sur SFCQ2.com/Proxima – Pour devenir membre de Proxima, enrôlez-vous dès aujourd’hui !
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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 2.
Since then Proxima has brought a unique and insightful element to Q2 as they fly the flag of everything we stand for in a region often overlooked despite it’s incredible and vibrant community. The launch of Proxima was 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.
Since it’s launch Proxima has shared their adventures with thee wider fleet through Starbase Europa and continued to engage in promoting the positivity and inclusion of Starfleet Command!
You can follow the Proxima news and announcements at SFCQ2.com/Proxima – To become a member of Proxima, enlist today!
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