Fleet as in fan-fiction rpg group
What the person is asking whether of not you were goin to connect your IRC game to one of the various "Fleets" that exist, such as Tango Fleet or (hack-spit) Bravo Fleet.
These groups are fan-fiction role-playing groups who do not use LUGTrek rules or even other sort, nor do they have a GM, per se. In the cases I have seen and/or contacted, each player can post actions for their character and other Player's character, in addition to NPC. This concept is way outside the rules-based rpg which LUGTrek, D&D and other games are run.
To answer the question, I would venture to say "independent".
p.s. been down with the flu last four days. I'll get those updated characters to you real soon.
~~~randy~~>
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