User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter: World Discussion/@comment-6050823-20171211034220

First Fleet = They were the first group to venture into the New World. This group was the foundation of the Research Commission and was made up of many skilled individuals. Currently, many of them have returned to the country.

Second Fleet = The Second Fleet specializes in equipment like weapons, armor, etc. They aren't afraid to take on a challenge.

Third Fleet: The Third Fleet specializes in Immediately after this fleet landed in the New World, they changed their ship into a hot air balloon. While traveling through a vast canyon, their airship was knocked out of the air by an unknown monster. Now they are doing all of their research in the Coral Highlands.

Fourth Fleet: The Fourth Fleet is human resources and they have excellent management abilities. There is a good balance of youth and experience in this fleet. Many hunters are also in this fleet.

Fifth Fleet: The largest fleet ever, the Fifth Fleet was dispatched to follow Zorah Magdaros. It has gathered many talented souls and is believed to be the tail end of the wind. It is believed that this fleet is the final step to ending the investigation on the New World.

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