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[[File:Friend Fleet Button Grey.png|right]]The '''Friend Fleet''' system is a new game mechanic, expected to be introduced to the game after [[Phase 2]] is rolled out.
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While the option has been present in the main menu since the game launched on April 23rd, 2013, no further details about it were released until the Fall 2017 [[KanColle Naval Review]]. During the Naval Review event, it was announced that the Friend Fleet system would be fully implemented once [[Phase 2]] of KanColle was rolled out in 2018. It has since been announced that [[Phase 2]] will be implemented via a three-step process, during the period between the 2018 Spring mini-event and the 2018 Summer event (plus possible delays).
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=Overview=
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Friend Fleet, Friendly Fleets, or just FF, is an [[Event]]-only mechanic that was implemented during the [[Winter 2018 Event]]. They are '''NPC fleets''' that generally appear to attack the boss during [[Night Battle]] before the fleet engages. Because the exact FF details vary from event to event, please refer to the '''current event page''' for more information.
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To activate the Friendly Fleet Menu during the event, there is the [[File:Friend Fleet Button Grey.png]] (Friendly Fleets) button in the [[Home Port]] screen.
  
As of early 2018, the Friend Fleet system has been temporarily implemented once in-game for testing purposes, in the form of '''NPC Friend Fleets''' during the [[Winter 2018 Event]]. Tanaka revealed through the [[Kensuke Tanaka Interview: Comptiq Magazine April 2018|April 2018 Issue of Comptiq]] that this version of the mechanic was created for testing purposes, and that the final version will be fully implemented by the time [[Phase 2]] begins.
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[[File:NPC Friend Fleet.png|thumb|right|NPC Friendly Fleet mechanic, as seen in map E-7 of the [[Winter 2018 Event#Friend Fleet|Winter 2018 Event]], when the International Fleet makes their entrance into battle.]]
  
===History===
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;In the current implementation:
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They are only available on '''specific nodes''', and may be implemented at any time from event startup to several days after the event start, or even never be added.
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* They are typically implemented as the event progresses to give players a higher chance to beat a map.
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* They typically appear on Boss Nodes at Night.
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* In some longer events, two batches of FF may be added, the second being stronger and/or going deeper than the first.
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* During [[Summer 2021 Event#Friend_Fleet|Summer 2021]], some FFs appeared for the first time:
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** On nodes other than Boss ones.
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** On day battle, before the main battle.
  
====The Big Surprise at the 4th KanColle Naval Review====
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They will engage the '''entire enemy fleet'''.
[[File:KanColle Naval Review Friend Fleet Promo 1.png|thumb|right|KanColle Friend Fleet Promo at the 4th [[KanColle Naval Review]] as the Seiyuus voice out the roles of the Kanmusus during thier segment. ''Picture taken from Comptiq November 2017 Issue'']]
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* This means they will fight both fleets of an enemy combined fleet.
The past behind the delay has been vauge with little to no details known other than that the Friend Fleet system was delayed for a long period of time. However come around Fall 2017, some details would come to be at the KanColle Naval Reivew.
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* Theys cannot kill all enemy ships (at least one will survive).
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** They can kill the enemy Boss, only if another enemy ship stays alive.
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* Their targeting is modified, avoiding the boss way more (''see [[Shooting Order and Targeting#Friendly Fleets|here]]'').
  
During the [[KanColle Naval Review]] in one particular segment of the show. A large gathering of Seiyuus gathered up on the stage floor, all holding scrips in hand. The lights dimmed on the stage as a screen came down and being to display a film of a bunch of girls in cosplay as Kanmusu.
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The determination of which fleet of an enemy combined fleet the escort fleet will engage in [[Combined_Fleet#Combined_Fleet_Night_Battle|night battle]] is calculated after the FF attack.
[[File:KanColle Naval Review Friend Fleet Promo 2.png|thumb|right|KanColle Friend Fleet Promo at the 4th [[KanColle Naval Review]] when the Friend Fleet selection scene played out. ''Picture taken from Comptiq November 2017 Issue'']]
 
In this skit, the Seiyuus provided the voices of the Kanmusus as the film played out. The summary of the plot focused on a batch of ship girls fighting off against the Abyssal Fleet in Tokyo (at the Tokyo Big Sight area). They however were facing off against a batch of powerful Abyssal Fleet Himes that they were having difficulty trying to defeat. All seemed hopeless until they decided to enter into night battle which then as the screen faded to black the following option appeared on screen:
 
  
'''Do you wish to send in a Friend Fleet Support into Battle?'''
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Which FF appears is '''random''', but odds can be manipulated.
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* By having a member of an FF in the sortied fleet, all FFs that she is a member of will not appear. This is referred to as "blocking" a Friendly Fleet.
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* Some fleets are "unblockable", and may appear even if sorting a member that is present in it.
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* In most cases, it is possible to block all available FF, with none showing as a result.
  
'''Dispatch''' / '''Hold Back'''
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The stats, level, remodel, luck, equipment, and damage state in which the FF ships appear are completely arbitrary.
  
The Yes option was selected and soon several foreign Kanmusu appeared on screen as they helped aid the other KanMusu until the Abyssal Fleet ran off from the battle.  
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Only NPC fleets are available.
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* ''The devs have mentioned that player fleets may be added at some point.''
  
The Kanmusu celebrated thier victory and then at the end of the play segment, the following word appeared on the screen.
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=Using Friendly Fleets=
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[[File:FF_Toggle.png|400px|right]]
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# Click on the '''Friendly Fleet (友軍艦隊)''' button on the [[Home Port]] screen.
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#* The button will be greyed out if FFs have not been implemented yet for that event.
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# In the menu that pops up, changing the toggle to '''Request "Friendly Fleet" (「友軍艦隊」要請)''' will activate FFs in maps that have them.
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#* Take note that you cannot pick and choose which maps where the FF appears. You'll need to deactivate FFs by toggling it to '''Support Unnecessary (支援不要)'''.
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# The '''Request Strong Friendly Fleets (強力友軍支援要請)''' toggle will activate "'''{{color|red|Strong}}'''" FFs.
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#* These fleets are tagged as "'''{{color|red|Strong}}'''" in the event pages.
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#* They cost 6 Instant Constructions {{IC}} when they appear.
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#** The {{IC}} will not be consumed if a "{{color|green|'''Weak'''}}" or '''no''' FF appears.
  
'''"Friend Fleet System" will be coming soon in 2018.'''
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=Past Friendly Fleet List=
  
At the end of the [[KanColle Naval Review]], they showed one more text announcing that the '''Friend Fleet System''' would be coming along with [[Phase 2]] at the 5th Anniversary of KanColle.
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* [[Winter_2018_Event#Friend_Fleet|Winter 2018]]
 
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* [[Early_Fall_2018_Event#Friend_Fleet|Early Fall 2018]]
==NPC Friend Fleet==
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* [[Winter_2019_Event#Friend_Fleet|Winter 2019]]
[[File:NPC Friend Fleet.png|thumb|right|NPC Friend Fleet as shown from E-7 for the [[Winter 2018 Event#Friend Fleet|Winter 2018 Event]] when the International Fleet makes thier entrance into battle.]]
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* [[Spring_2019_Event#Friend_Fleet|Spring 2019]]
'''NPC Friend Fleets''' were introduced in the [[Winter 2018 Event#Friend Fleet|Winter 2018 Event]] as a new mechanic that would appear in various event maps where during boss fleet battles when you entered into night battle, an extra fleet would appear in the start of the fight to lend a hand in battle and deliver extra damage against the enemy fleet.
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* [[Summer_2019_Event#Friend_Fleet|Summer 2019]]
 
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* [[Fall_2019_Event#Friend_Fleet|Fall 2019]]
This fleet would take thier turn attacking the enemy fleet until they completed thier turn. Once done, they would fall back and then your fleet will take turn attacking the enemy fleet.
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* [[Hinamatsuri_2020_Mini-Event#Friend_Fleet|Hinamatsuri 2020]]
 
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* [[Summer 2020 Event#Friend_Fleet|Summer 2020]]
'''NPC Friend Fleets''' are unique in that they can be influenced by certain factors that include the following:
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* [[Fall 2020 Event#Friend_Fleet|Fall 2020]]
 
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* [[Spring 2021 Event#Friend_Fleet|Spring 2021]]
* '''NPC Friend Fleets''' that appear are randomized base upon a preset group of fleets.
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* [[Summer 2021 Event#Friend_Fleet|Summer 2021]]
* You can control who appears in the '''NPC Friend Fleet''' by using certain ships to govern who may or may not appear.
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* [[Winter 2022 Event#Friendly_Fleet|Winter 2022]]
** For example: If you want to prevent the '''4th Cruiser Division NPC Friend Fleet''' (which consist of [[Takao]], [[Atago]], [[Maya]], and [[Choukai]]) you can use a ship from that group (like [[Maya]]) to fully prevent that fleet from appearing.
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* [[Spring 2022 Event#Friendly_Fleet|Spring 2022]]
* Some '''NPC Friend Fleets cannot be removed''' as they may be set as a default fleet (See 19th Destroyer Division in the [[Winter 2018 Event#Friend Fleet|Winter 2018 Event Friend Fleet's Section]])
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* [[Summer 2022 Event#Friendly_Fleet|Summer 2022]]
 
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* [[Early Spring 2023 Event#Friendly_Fleets|Early Spring 2023]]
By using the factors to help remove certain friend fleets, you can make it possible to help improve your chances of good '''NPC Friend Fleets''' appearing to help aid you.
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* [[Summer 2023 Event#Friendly_Fleets|Summer 2023]]
 
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* [[Early Spring 2024 Event#Friendly_Fleets|Early Spring 2024]]
==Current Expectations==
 
Currently, the '''NPC Friend Fleet''' has introduced and showcased how this system might work in terms of combat. However, since [[Tanaka]] confirmed that this was more of a "beta test" content is subject to change over time. Until [[Phase 2]] commences, the current version of the Friend Fleet system is what we have to work with.
 
 
 
More details are to come as more info of the Friend Fleet System is revealed.
 
  
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Overview

Friend Fleet, Friendly Fleets, or just FF, is an Event-only mechanic that was implemented during the Winter 2018 Event. They are NPC fleets that generally appear to attack the boss during Night Battle before the fleet engages. Because the exact FF details vary from event to event, please refer to the current event page for more information. To activate the Friendly Fleet Menu during the event, there is the Friend Fleet Button Grey.png (Friendly Fleets) button in the Home Port screen.

NPC Friendly Fleet mechanic, as seen in map E-7 of the Winter 2018 Event, when the International Fleet makes their entrance into battle.
In the current implementation

They are only available on specific nodes, and may be implemented at any time from event startup to several days after the event start, or even never be added.

  • They are typically implemented as the event progresses to give players a higher chance to beat a map.
  • They typically appear on Boss Nodes at Night.
  • In some longer events, two batches of FF may be added, the second being stronger and/or going deeper than the first.
  • During Summer 2021, some FFs appeared for the first time:
    • On nodes other than Boss ones.
    • On day battle, before the main battle.

They will engage the entire enemy fleet.

  • This means they will fight both fleets of an enemy combined fleet.
  • Theys cannot kill all enemy ships (at least one will survive).
    • They can kill the enemy Boss, only if another enemy ship stays alive.
  • Their targeting is modified, avoiding the boss way more (see here).

The determination of which fleet of an enemy combined fleet the escort fleet will engage in night battle is calculated after the FF attack.

Which FF appears is random, but odds can be manipulated.

  • By having a member of an FF in the sortied fleet, all FFs that she is a member of will not appear. This is referred to as "blocking" a Friendly Fleet.
  • Some fleets are "unblockable", and may appear even if sorting a member that is present in it.
  • In most cases, it is possible to block all available FF, with none showing as a result.

The stats, level, remodel, luck, equipment, and damage state in which the FF ships appear are completely arbitrary.

Only NPC fleets are available.

  • The devs have mentioned that player fleets may be added at some point.

Using Friendly Fleets

FF Toggle.png
  1. Click on the Friendly Fleet (友軍艦隊) button on the Home Port screen.
    • The button will be greyed out if FFs have not been implemented yet for that event.
  2. In the menu that pops up, changing the toggle to Request "Friendly Fleet" (「友軍艦隊」要請) will activate FFs in maps that have them.
    • Take note that you cannot pick and choose which maps where the FF appears. You'll need to deactivate FFs by toggling it to Support Unnecessary (支援不要).
  3. The Request Strong Friendly Fleets (強力友軍支援要請) toggle will activate "Strong" FFs.
    • These fleets are tagged as "Strong" in the event pages.
    • They cost 6 Instant Constructions Instant construction Material when they appear.
      • The Instant construction Material will not be consumed if a "Weak" or no FF appears.

Past Friendly Fleet List

See Also