Drum
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Gameplay Notes
Submarines (SS) have high torpedo 
stats, and are limited to the Opening Torpedo Salvo, the Closing Torpedo Salvo, and Night Battle. They:
- Are only vulnerable to ASW only.
- Utilize
Sub Submarine Torpedoes and 
Submarine Equipment. - Can inately trigger Opening Torpedo Salvos after reaching level 10.
- Have access to special Night Cut-Ins.
Special Mechanics
- None
Equipability Exceptions
| SS | Default equipment compatibility | |
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| ✔️ Can Equip | ❌ Cannot Equip | |
     Sp  Recon Bomber      
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Sub Minisub  Small
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   Sp   Sp_Sec    Large  Small Large Sp
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   Medium Large   Large        
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RE:       
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Equipability notes:  = ;  = ;  = ;  = Recon ;  = Bomber ; Small= ; Medium= ; Sec= ;  =
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| Drum Equipability Exceptions | |
|---|---|
 Drum/Kai | |
| Expansion Slot Exceptions | Can Equip:
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| Ship Exceptions | - |
Fit Bonuses
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… |
- ↑ 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! |
- ↑ 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
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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
- She was added on the 1st of March 2024 as Early Spring 2024 Event E3 reward.
- Misc
- Survived World War II.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
