Membership
Two ways to crew up
Everyone's welcome at LBSF, no forms required. And if you want the full fleet experience, joining STARFLEET International through us takes about five minutes.
Route one
Just come along (LBSF)
Turn up to a meeting, join the Discord, get stuck in. No membership, no fee, no commitment — you're crew the moment you say hello.
Route two
Enlist with the fleet (SFI)
Formally join STARFLEET International and pick the USS Appleton as your chapter. That unlocks ranks, the Academy and the wider fleet — on top of everything local.
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What each gets you
| What you get | SFI Member | LBSF |
|---|---|---|
| A seat at every meeting | ● Yes | ● Yes |
| A voice that gets heard | ● Yes | ● Yes |
| In on all the games and daftness | ● Yes | ● Yes |
| Fantasy Academy | ● Yes | ○ No |
| Ranks & progression in the fleet | ● Absolutely | ○ Sadly not |
How to join
Enlisting with SFI, step by step
- 01 Sign up at STARFLEET InternationalHead to the SFI membership page and create your account. Membership is annual and covers the whole fleet.
- 02 Choose the USS Appleton as your chapterWhen asked which chapter to join, pick USS Appleton (NCC-97001), Region 20. That's us.
- 03 Say hello — we'll do the restDrop the Captain a line and we'll welcome you aboard, point you to the next meeting, and get you on the Discord.
Not fussed about the fleet bit? That's grand — just come to a meeting as LBSF.
Ready when you are
Any questions before you sign up? The Captain genuinely doesn't mind.