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+# fleet/ — fleet manager + self-healing torrent mesh
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+Design spec: ../.project/history/20260608_fleet-manager-mesh-design.md
+Not yet implemented. Build order starts at stage 1 (host registry + duty
+assignment, single fleet) per the spec.