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492
 
 
Drum (ドラム) Drum
Gato Class Submarine

HP  1317FP  1→10
ARM  4→21TORP 35→75
EVA  17→47AA  0
PLA  0ASW  0
SPD  SlowLOS  11→43
RGE  ShortLUK  33→90
AircraftEquipment
0-Unequipped-
-Locked-
-Locked-
-Locked-
Modernization  0   2   0   0
Build Time0:22 (Unbuildable)Remodel Req
Consumption  10   20Dismantle  1   2   2   2
IllustratorShizuma YoshinoriSeiyuuYuikawa Asaki
 
 
492
 
 
Drum (ドラムかい) Drum Kai
Gato Class Submarine

HP  1721FP  2→12
ARM  6→24TORP 38→84
EVA  18→59AA  0
PLA  0ASW  0
SPD  SlowLOS  12→43
RGE  ShortLUK  37→107
AircraftEquipment
0-Unequipped-
0-Unequipped-
-Locked-
-Locked-
Modernization  0   2   0   0
Remodel Level50Remodel Req  200   140
Consumption  10   20Dismantle  1   2   2   3
IllustratorShizuma YoshinoriSeiyuuYuikawa Asaki

Gameplay Notes

Submarines (SS) have high torpedo   stats, and are limited to the Opening Torpedo Salvo, the Closing Torpedo Salvo, and Night Battle. They:

Special Mechanics

  • None

Equipability Exceptions

SS Default equipment compatibility
✔️ Can Equip ❌ Cannot Equip
           Sp  Recon  Bomber            
   Sub  Minisub  Small          Sp    Sp_Sec        Large  Small  Large  Sp
               Medium  Large      Large                
RE:                  
Equipability notes:  =  ;  =  ;  =  ;   = Recon ;   = Bomber ;  Small=  ;  Medium=  ;  Sec=  ;  = 


Drum Equipability Exceptions
 
Drum/Kai
Expansion Slot Exceptions Can Equip:
 
Ship Exceptions -

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Drum Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Late Model)  +2 +4
 21inch 6-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Initial Model) 
OR  21inch 6-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Late Model) 
(1st equipped) +2 One-time
 Submarine 4-tube Stern Torpedo Launcher (Initial Model) 
OR  Submarine 4-tube Stern Torpedo Launcher (Late Model) 
(1st equipped) +2 One-time
 21inch 4-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Initial Model) 
OR  21inch 4-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Late Model) 
(1st equipped) +1 +2 One-time
 SJ Radar + Submarine Conning Tower Equipment  (1st equipped) +1 +2 +2 One-time
Ship-Type Bonuses
 Type D Kouhyouteki Kai (Kouryuu Kai)  -1 -7
 Late Model 53cm Bow Torpedo Mount (8 tubes)  (1st equipped) (★8-9) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +1 One-time
 Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank 
OR  Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai 
(★0) +1 +2 -1
(★1-2) +1 +3 -1
(★3-5) +1 +3 +1 -1
(★6-9) +1 +3 +2 -1
(★MAX) +1 +4 +2 -1
 Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai  (★0-1) +1 +1 +1
(★2-3) +2 +1 +1
(★4-7) +2 +2 +1
(★8-MAX) +3 +2 +1
 Late Model Submarine Radar & Passive Radiolocator  + Late Model Bow Torpedo Mount (6 tubes)  OR Skilled Sonar Personnel + Late Model Bow Torpedo Mount (6 tubes)  OR Late Model 53cm Bow Torpedo Mount (8 tubes)  +3 +2 One-time
 Late Model Radar & Passive Radiolocator + Snorkel Equipment  (★3-4) +1
(★5-9) +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1
(★2-MAX) + ★4+ Skilled Sonar Personnel + Late Model Bow Torpedo Mount (4 tubes)  +7 +5 One-time

Drop Locations

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event Japanese/English
Introduction
Play
Are you the rumored Admiral? I'm honored! I'm Drum, of the Gato-class. I came all his way to see you.
Are you the rumored Admiral? I'm honored! あたいがGato級のDrumよ。わざわざ会いに来たの。
Introduction
Play
The weather's too nice today! Drum of the Gato-class, fully ready for another day! Wanna play?
The weather's too nice today! Gato級のDrum、今日も準備ぼんたん! 遊んでみるかー!
Library
Play
I'm Drum, one of the famous Gato-class submarines, and arguably the first of the class.

What, I'm not? If you say so. I lived up to the name anyway, of course. After the war, I've been preserved along with a South Dakota-class battleship in Alabama. Hey, you can come visit!

あの有名なGato級潜水艦、その一番艦かもしれないのがこのあたい、Drumってわけさ。

え?違う?ま、いいじゃん。もちろん、相当の戦果を挙げたぜ。戦いの終わった後はアラバマ州に South Dakota級の戦艦と一緒に保存されているのさ。 な、会い来ても……いいんだぜ?

Secretary 1
Play
Hmm, well, good enough.
うーん、まあ、いっか。
Secretary 1
Play
Hmm, well, good enough. Let's go!
うーん、まぁ、いっか。いこっ!
Secretary 2
Play
USS Drum? Yeah, not the musical instrument, the fish. Well, the fish was named that because it sounded like a drum.
USS Drum? そうだよ、楽器じゃないよ、魚の方。 ま、その魚の名前も元は楽器の音なんだけどさ。
Secretary 2
Play
USS Drum? Yeah, not the musical instrument, the fish.
そうだよ、楽器じゃないよ、魚の方。もう覚えたよね。
Secretary 3
Play
What're ya looking at me like that for? If you're so interested, come see me in person! My body is still in Alabama. Oh, and there's the big girl too. I'm looking forward to seeing you!
あんだよ、あたいに興味があるなら会いに来なよ。 あたいの体まだアラバマにいるぜ。 ああ、でっけえのもあっけどな。 I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Secretary 3
Play
Thanks! Nice, isn't it?
Thanks! いい感じじゃね?
Idle
Play
That's right, depending on how you count, the real first ship of the beloved Gato-class is me, Drum! Well, there aren't many people who think that way, haha...
そうさ、数え方によっちゃ、みんな大好きGato級の本当の一番艦は、このあたい、Drumだぜ! まあ、あんまそう思ってるやついねえけどなあ、あへへ。
Secretary Married
Play
You're a lil' tired, aren't you? Should I make some pancakes? Hold on, I'll make some coffee too.
あんた、ちょっと疲えてーんね。 あたいがパンケーキ焼いたろうか? ちょっと待ってな、コーヒー付きでね。
Wedding
Play
Admiral, did you call me? Ah, right. So, what's this? An engagement ring!? Hehe, has my charm finally gotten to you. Yeah, sure. And with that, thanks!
Admiral, あたいを呼んだかい? ああ、そう。で、何さ、これ。engage ringじゃん! へへーん、あたいのこの魅力にやられちったってか? ふん、いいよ。じゃ、そういうことで、thanks!
Looking At Scores
Play
Information? Here, give it a good look.
Information? ほらよ、よく見な。
Joining A Fleet
Play
USS Drum, sally go!
USS Drum, sally go!
Equipment 1
Play
Thanks! Not bad at all!
Thanks!悪かねーなー。
Equipment 2
Play
Hmm, I see...
はぁーん、なるほどねー
Equipment 3[1]
Play
That'll do I guess?
まあいいんじゃね?
Supply
Play
Mmmm, thanks a lot!
うーん、thanks a lot!
Docking Minor
Play
Need a sec to uh, fix up.
ちょっとあれだね、治すわ。
Docking Major
Play
Damn! It's so salty!
Damn! しょっぺーなー!
Construction
Play
She's done! One right after another...
出来たってよ! ぼんぼん作るねー
Returning From Sortie
Play
I'm back! Ahhh, so tired. Grub, grub, get me some grub!
けーってきたぜー!ああ、疲れたー。めしめし、めしくれー!
Starting A Sortie
Play
Gato-class, Drum, going on patrol! Weigh anchor!
Gato-class Drumさ、哨戒出るぜ!抜錨!Weigh anchor!
Battle Start
Play
Tally-ho! 敵さんみーっけ!お仕事お仕事ー!
Tally-ho! Eeeenemy spooootted! Time for work, time for work!
Attack
Play
Numbers 1, 2, ready? Okay, Fire!
Number 1, 2, ready? Okay, Fire!
Secondary Attack
Play
Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, fire! Fire!
Number 3, 4, 5, 6, fire! Fire!
Night Battle
Play
The night's my specialty. Check this out!
夜はあたい得意なんだよねー。こう見えてさ!
MVP
Play
A battle star? Sure! For an ace like me, the more the merrier!
Battle stars? いいぜ、あたいはaceさ!いくらもらったっていいもんだ!
Minor Damage 1
Play
Ah! What, did I get hit?
いや、なんだ、くらった?
Minor Damage 2
Play
Shit! You won't get me!
Shit! やられねーって!
Major Damage
Play
Gyaa! Crap! That one might've gotten me! Emergency blow!
ぎゃあ、やばっ! やられたかも! Emergency blow!
Sunk
Play
Uwahhh, really? I'm really sinking. This is my first time. So this... is what it's like... to sink...
うっわぁ、マジ? あたい、沈むんだ。初めての体験だ。そっか…これが、沈むって…ことか…
  1. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.

Hourlies (Kai)

Time Japanese/English
00:00
Play
The start of another day. Seems I'm responsible for today. Well, why not?
明日が今日になったよ。今日はあたいが担当だって。まあ、いいよね。
01:00
Play
It's 1 now. You know, admiral...
It's 1 now! あのさ、admiral!
02:00
Play
It's 2 now! I actually work real hard...!
It's 2 now! あたいけっこう働くわけ!
03:00
Play
It's 3 now. So, I'm tired, and sleepy now... can I go to bed?
It's 3 now. だから、疲れちゃって、とても眠い now... 寝ていい?
04:00
Play
It's 4 now! Admiral, are you still awake? When you sleeping? Man, you really aren't gonna...?
It's 4 now! あ、提督、まだ起きてんの? いつ寝てんの? あー、寝ないよマジで。
05:00
Play
It's 5 now! And I was right on the money, it's morning now!
It's 5 now! ほーら、うなこと言ってたらもう朝じゃんやっぱー
06:00
Play
It's morning. It's 6 now. Good morning, everyone!
朝だね。It's 6 now. Good morning, everyone!
07:00
Play
Hup, breakfast. Crispy bacon with scrambled eggs, toast with heaps of butter and strawberry jam, and coffee. Enjoy! It's 7 now!
ほい、朝飯さ。カリカリのbaconにscramble。Toastはたっぷりbutterとstrawberry jam。あとコーヒーね。 さっ、enjoy! It's 7 now!
08:00
Play
It's 8 now. Hm? Is cooking one of my skills? Nah, this is pretty basic stuff. It's my routine.
It's 8 now. ん?料理得意なの? って、いや簡単さこんなの。It's my routine.
09:00
Play
It's 9 now. Well, after breakfast comes patrol. Or maybe a walk? That sounds good.
It's 9 now. さっ、朝飯食ったら※※※※でよ。それとも散歩か?それもいいなぁ。
10:00
Play
It's 10 now! Why don't you stop by Alabama sometime, Admiral? I'll be waiting!
It's 10 now! Admiralも一度アラバマに来るか? 待ってるよ!
11:00
Play
It's 11 now. Well, a lot happened, and I ended up being placed on a hill, but come by when you get the chance.
It's 11 now. まあ、いろいろあってさ、丘にあがっているけど、機会があったらね。いいぜ。
12:00
Play
It's noon. It's lunchtime. You alright with sandwiches? Great. I can't guarantee they taste good. But they still hit the spot, don't they? This is my routine, too. Here, coffee?
It's noon. さ、昼飯だ。サンドでいいだろ? はいよ。味は保証せんよ。あ、けど、いけるだろ? これもあたいのroutineさ。ほい、coffee?
13:00
Play
It's 1 now! Oh, allies right? Destroyers and... hm? Is that larger ship in the middle of their diamond formation a seaplane tender?
It's 1 now! お、ありゃお味方だね。駆逐艦と? んー? 輪形陣中央の中型艦は水上機母艦?
14:00
Play
It's 2- t-that's... Mizuho! H-Hi! Mizuho! how are you?
It's 2- お、あれは… 瑞穂! H-Hi!! 瑞穂! How are you?
15:00
Play
I-I'm glad to hear that, Mizuho... It's 3- Takao! I-I didn't do anything! And don't glare at me like that, Oboro...[1]
そ、それはよかった、瑞穂… It's 3- 高雄!べ、別にあたい何にもしてないよ! 朧もニラもなって…
16:00
Play
It's 4 now... whew... jeez, all that commotion...
It's 4 now... ふぅ…やれやれ…なんだよもう…
17:00
Play
It's 5 now. Oh, the sunset! Looks nice. Doesn't it? Hmm... yeah, time to head back.
It's 5 now. お、サンセットだ! いいもんだな、な? うん…ん、帰ろっかな?
18:00
Play
It's 6 now. What to do for dinner... oh, Admiral, how bout you make it?
It's 6 now. 夕飯どうすっかなー。あ、admiral, 夜はあんたが作ってくれるんかー?
19:00
Play
It's 7 now! It's good! Soooo good? What is it? Kai-sen-don? Wow, the fish is so good here, even raw! Cool!
It's 7 now!うまい!うまいよ!これなに?海鮮丼?えぇ?ここの魚生でもマジでうまいな! Cool!
20:00
Play
It's 8 now. So kaisendon should be paired with grean tea and not coffee. I see, I see.
It's 8 now. なるほど、海鮮丼には、coffeeじゃなくてgreen teaがいいんだな。理解理解。
21:00
Play
It's 9 now. Perfect time to wrap things up with a coffee now that things have settled. Thanks for dinner, I'll make yours.
It's 9 now. さっ、落ち着いたところで、最後はやっぱりcoffeeで締めますか。夜のお礼にあたいが入れるよ。
22:00
Play
It's 10 now. Here you go, Admiral. It's hot, careful.
It's 10 now. Admiral, はいよ。熱いよ。気をつけて。
23:00
Play
It's 11 now. Sigh... hm... what a long day... time for a break. Good night!
It's 11 now. はー、んー、今日もいろいろあったねー。少し休もっか。Good night!
  1. After Drum sank Mizuho, Takao was part of the response that tried to sink Drum, while Oboro was part of a more general anti-submarine operation that followed.

CG

Regular

Trivia

Her abyssal form is assumed to be the Atoll Aircraft Carrier Anchorage Princess.

General Information
  • Named after the Drum fish.
  • She was launched on the 12th of May 1941.
  • She was decommissioned on the 16th of February 1946.
  • Is a museum ship since the 14th of April 1969 at Mobile, Alabama.
Update History
Misc
  • Survived World War II.
  • Ranked 8th among the most successful US submarines of WWII by tonnage sunk.
    • She sank a total of 15 ships during her career, including Mizuho. She also nearly sank Ryuuhou.
  • A total of 12 stars can be seen on her thigh band/ahoge, a nod to the 12 battle stars she had earned during her service.
  • The bell seen around her neck is a reference to the real ship's bell.
  • The skull and crossbones on her uniform is a reference to the Jolly Roger seen on her battle flag.
  • Her hair curls and her uniform's color scheme are thought to be references to the real ship's badge. This badge can be seen depicted on her left dive wing.
  • She is one of the only kanmusu in the game that actually and openly advertises her modern day museum.

See Also