Research Commission

The Research Commission (Japanese 新大陸古龍調査団) is the organization in charge of investigating the New World.



Who Formed the Research Commission and Why?
The Hunter's Guild formed the Research Commission in order to investigate the New World. It also formed the organization to unravel the mystery of the Elder Crossing (Japanese 古龍渡り), an Elder Dragon migration to the New World.

Base of Operations
The Research Commission's main base is Astera.

Fleets
Every ten years, a new fleet is sent to the New World to help the Research Commission. Currently, there are five fleets of the commission.

First Fleet
The First Fleet (Japanese １期団) was the first group ever sent to the New World. This fleet is the foundation of the Research Commission and is made up of highly-skilled individuals. Most of the First Fleet has returned to the Old World, but a few of them have stayed in the New World.

Forty years ago, the First Fleet came to the New World.

Second Fleet
Coming ten years after the First Fleet, the Second Fleet (Japanese ２期団) was brought to the New World to help further develop the Research Commission. Unlike the First Fleet, the members of the Second Fleet are engineers that specialize in crafting equipment, including weapons and armor. This fleet doesn't run away from any challenges and remains committed to their work no matter what.

Thirty years ago, the Second Fleet came to the New World.

Third Fleet
The Third Fleet (Japanese ３期団) is responsible for surveying the New World. Most members of the Third Fleet don't live in Astera, rather they live in the Research Base within the Coral Highlands. Though most of the Third Fleet doesn't live in Astera, there are some research centers established in the town like the Botanical Research Center (Japanese 植生研究所). Ninty percent of its members are research scholars.

Twenty years ago, the Third Fleet came to the New World.

Fourth Fleet
The Fourth Fleet (Japanese ４期団) is a human resources group with a balance of youth and experience. As the number of staff increased, due to the Third Fleet, managing materials become harder. The Fourth Fleet was formed in order to manage resources better. This fleet has excellent management skills compared to the others.

Ten years ago, the Fourth Fleet came to the New World.

Fifth Fleet
The Fifth Fleet (Japanese ５期団) is the largest fleet in the Research Commission so far. Mostly made up of hunters, the Fifth Fleet has been sent to follow Zorah Magdaros so that they can find answers about the Elder Crossing. It is believed that this fleet is the final step.

First Fleet

 * Commander
 * Field Master
 * Meowscular Chef
 * Sword Master
 * Wyverian Hunter

Second Fleet

 * Second Fleet Master

Third Fleet

 * Third Fleet Master

Fourth Fleet

 * Field Team Leader

Fifth Fleet

 * Handler
 * Hilarious Hunter
 * Victorious Hunter