Proxima (G1)

This article is about the Autobot. For the Transcendent Technomorph, see Proxima (TransTech).

Proxima is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Can't you spare an eye for Javelin?

Proxima is exceptionally smart and multi-talented! In addition to her visor, she has three additional eyes, two of which can move around. Her many lenses allow Proxima to capture images and video for scientific, archival and creative pursuits.

Fiction

2005 IDW continuity

First appearance: More Than Meets The Eye #41 (mentioned); #42 (full appearance)

Born on Caminus, Proxima was in a sorority with Nautica and Firestar. According to Nautica, she is in a relationship with Acceleron. The Sensuous Frame She was a qualified cinematographer with a minor in photography. Starscream: The Movie

Proxima joined up with the crew of the Vis Vitalis when the ship she was on became stranded. She served aboard the Vis Vitalis under the command of its new first officer, Firestar, due to Thunderclash's declining health. After the parasites that were draining Thunderclash of his life were discovered and disposed of, the Vis Vitalis was no longer necessary to sustain his life, and he recovered to the point that he joined the crew of the Lost Light. The Vis Vitalis was then given to Firestar to take its Camien crew back to their homeworld. Proxima and Roadmaster readied the ship for departure as Firestar and Nautica said their farewells. The Frail Gaze

After returning to Caminus, Proxima made her way to Cybertron in time for the Iron Ring's invasion. After Thundercracker had been hired to write a biographical film about Starscream, Proxima was hired as cinematographer, where it quickly became apparent that her boss didn't quite understand camera lightings and effects. Proxima lacked her employer's enthusiasm at the project, being mostly concerned with whether or not she would be paid, before Swift arrived to inform everyone that Starscream had been arrested for multiple crimes. Proxima was ready to throw in the towel at that news before Thundercracker insisted they had just gotten the perfect ending for their script. After the film was made, Thundercracker rewarded "Team Starscream" with gift baskets as tokens of his affection and gratitude. Proxima questioned whether or not she would be getting "actually paid." Starscream: The Movie

Proxima was among the many Camien refugees who were safely evacuated to Cybertron when Unicron attacked and destroyed their homeworld. Last Stand

Beast Wars: Uprising

During the Great War, Proxima conducted research on Point One Percenters until Autobot High Command cut her funding for that subject. The Inexorable March

2019 IDW continuity

First appearance: Transformers #16 (mentioned); #23 (full appearance)

When it became clear that Orion Pax's burgeoning political ambitions would lead him down a different path than the one his mentor Codexa had originally envisioned, she appointed Proxima to take over as Cybertron's head archivist after she retired and went immersant. End of Time In this new position, she authored How to be a Good Mentor to provide new mentors with guidance in their daunting responsibilities. Arcee/Greenlight: Run She was present at the Forge Pyramid during the ceremony when Bumblebee was made mentor of the newly forged Rubble. Swindle's II At one point, Proxima had a crush on Nautica, but her feelings were not reciprocated. The Change In Your Nature Part Four

Proxima was present when Sentinel Prime convened the Senate for an emergency session. When the uninvited Megatron arrived, he insulted Orion Pax's political skills, opining that he should have remained an archivist. Orion apologized on his fellow Senator's behalf but with the volatile political climate, Proxima couldn't find it in herself to be insulted. We Have Deceived You

Notes

• Alex Milne wanted Proxima to be equal to or greater than Perceptor in terms of being amazingly smart.

External links

• Design and commentary on Alex Milne's Tumblr