Houston

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Houston (ヒューストン)		Houston
395
Northampton Class Heavy Cruiser

HP	43→49	FP	37→52
ARM	33→47	TORP	16→40
EVA	36→60	AA	20→60
PLA	6	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	15→50
RGE	Medium	LUK	12→55

Aircraft	Equipment
1	8inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.9
1	-Unequipped-
4	-Unequipped-
	-Locked-

Modernization	2 1 0 2
Build Time	1:25 (Unbuildable)	Remodel Req
Consumption	40 60	Dismantle	2 2 11 2
Illustrator	zeco	Seiyuu	Nazuka Kaori

Houston改 (ヒューストンかい)		Houston Kai
400
Northampton Class Heavy Cruiser

HP	54→61	FP	46→76
ARM	40→73	TORP	20→60
EVA	36→76	AA	30→75
PLA	7	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	16→53
RGE	Medium	LUK	20→65

Aircraft	Equipment
1	8inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.9
1	5inch Single High-angle Gun Mount Battery
1	-Unequipped-
4	-Unequipped-

Modernization	2 1 1 2
Remodel Level	50	Remodel Req	440 500
Consumption	40 65	Dismantle	2 6 19 2
Illustrator	zeco	Seiyuu	Nazuka Kaori

Gameplay Notes

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event	Japanese/English
Introduction Play	My name is Houston. I served as part of the backbone of our forces in the Pacific, and as flagship of the Asiatic Fleet. Admiral, I'll be counting on you, alright?
Introduction Play	私の名前はHouston。太平洋方面の戦力の要石として、アジア艦隊の旗艦も務めたわ。提督、よろしく頼むわね。
Introduction Play	I'm Houston, of the Northampton-class. Admiral, let us protect the tranquility of the Pacific and the seas of Asia together. This time... this time I believe we can do it.
Introduction Play	Northampton級Houstonよ。提督、共に太平洋、アジア方面の海の静けさを守っていきましょう。今は…今はそれができると信じています。
Library Play	I'm Houston, the Northampton-class cruiser assigned to the Asiatic Fleet. I fought alongside Perth, De Ruyter, and the other girls as the ABDA Fleet. The last thing I remember was being off Batavia, but my soul and name lived on in a new light cruiser^[1].
Library Play	アジア艦隊に配備されたNorthampton級重巡Houstonよ。Perth, De Ruyter、彼女たちと共に、ABDA艦隊として戦ったの。私の記憶は、バタビア沖が最後だけど、その魂と名は、新型軽巡に継承されたわ。
Secretary 1 Play	Don't worry, we haven't forgotten to prepare anything.
Secretary 1 Play	大丈夫、準備に抜かりはないわ。
Secretary 2 Play	Being part of a multinational fleet is somewhat rough^[2]. We must persevere.
Secretary 2 Play	多国籍艦隊は、少し大変。しっかり行きましょう。
Secretary 3 Play	Admiral, you seem uneasy. Has something happened? Was there a strategy meeting at ABDA Command? No? Hm? Something about improvements for heavy cruiser equipment? That is very intriguing. Please let me participate as well. Yes, by all means.
Secretary 3 Play	提督、落ち着きがないようです。どうされましたか？ABDA Commandでの作戦会議ですか？違う？え？重巡装備の改修について？それは興味深いですね。私も参加させて下さい。ええ、ぜひ。
Idle Play	The Admiral seems to be occupied. Let's hold an ABDA Fleet joint strategy meeting in the meanwhile. Perth, De Ruyte, everyone, what do you think?
Idle Play	提督は、忙しそうね。この間に、ABDA Fleet合同作戦会議をやっておきましょうか。Perth, De Ruyte、皆、いいかしら？
Secretary Married Play	Admiral, are you tired? I'll pour you some coffee. It's hot, please let it cool. Shall I make some pancakes as well? Mine are delicious. Wait just a moment.
Secretary Married Play	提督、お疲れでは？ Coffeeを入れましょう。熱いの、待っていてください。パンケーキも焼きましょうか。私のは美味しいのよ。少し待っていて。
Wedding Play	Admiral, is this? For my service? No? Feelings? Yours? I'm honored, Admiral. I'll gladly accept it.
Wedding Play	提督、これは…？私の戦功？違う？気持ち？提督の？光栄です、提督。謹んで、お受けします。
Looking At Scores Play	Information? Roger that.
Looking At Scores Play	Information? 了解よ。
Joining A Fleet Play	Asiatic Fleet flagship, Houston, weigh anchor. Sortieing!
Joining A Fleet Play	アジア艦隊、旗艦、Houston, weigh anchor. 出撃します！
Equipment 1 Play	I like it!
Equipment 1 Play	気に入ったわ！
Equipment 1 Play	Good, I like it!
Equipment 1 Play	いいわね、気に入ったわ！
Equipment 2 Play	Thank you! This one's good!
Equipment 2 Play	Thank you! いいわね、これ！
Equipment 3^[3] Play	Not a problem.
Equipment 3^[3] Play	問題は、ありません。
Supply Play	That does it for combat preparations. I'll be ready anytime.
Supply Play	これで戦闘準備は完了です。いつでもどうぞ。
Docking Minor Play	My clothes have gotten somewhat dirty. Give me some time.
Docking Minor Play	少し服が汚れてしまったわ。待ってて。
Docking Major Play	My favorite uniform's ruined. Please remember that.
Docking Major Play	お気に入りの制服が台無しよ。覚えてらっしゃい。
Construction Play	Construction complete. Good job!
Construction Play	建造完了よ。Good job!
Returning From Sortie Play	The fleet has returned to port. Everyone is safe.
Returning From Sortie Play	艦隊、港に戻りました。皆無事よ。
Starting A Sortie Play	I, Houston, will take charge of the ABDA Fleet. Fleet, forward, sortie!
Starting A Sortie Play	ABDA Fleet、このHoustonが預かります。艦隊、前へ、出撃！
Battle Start Play	Enemy in sight! We'll have to fight. Everyone ready?
Battle Start Play	Enemy in sight! 仕方がないわ。皆、いいわね？
Attack Play	Open fire!
Attack Play	Open fire!
Air Battle/Daytime Spotting/Night Battle Attack Play	Go ahead, just try me!
Air Battle/Daytime Spotting/Night Battle Attack Play	いいわ、かかって来なさい！
Air Battle/Daytime Spotting/Night Battle Attack Play	Go ahead girls, try me!
Air Battle/Daytime Spotting/Night Battle Attack Play	いい子ね、かかってらっしゃい！
Night Battle Play	Night battle then? Just what I wanted!
Night Battle Play	夜戦ね。望むところよ！
MVP Play	Admiral, what is this? In recognition of my service? Thank you very much. It's an honor. I accept.
MVP Play	提督、これは？私の戦功が認められて？ありがとうございます。光栄です。お受けします。
Minor Damage 1 Play	Hyaa!
Minor Damage 1 Play	ひゃぁ！
Minor Damage 2 Play	Oh my god... they got me.
Minor Damage 2 Play	Oh my god... やるわね。
Major Damage Play	This... isn't enough to stop me. I can still fight!
Major Damage Play	こんなの、まだよ。私はまだ、戦えるわ！
Sunk Play	Oh god, so much water! The ship is listing... All hands, abandon ship! Hurry! Perth, you have to escape. Promise me!
Sunk Play	嫌だ、水がこんなに！？船の傾斜が…　総員、退艦！急げ！Perth、あなたは逃げて。必ずよ！

↑ ABDA sent the mentioned cruisers and two more, HMS Exeter and HNLMS Java, to protect Java island - all were lost within days, in the Java Sea or Sunda Strait. USS Houston (CA-30) was succeeded by Cleveland-class USS Houston (CL-81).
↑ ABDA (American-British-Dutch-Australian) Command was formed in response to the Japanese invasion of Allied territories. The fleets had not trained together and had different priorities. ABDA effectively ceased to exist within three months.
↑ This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.

Hourlies

Time	Japanese/English
00:00 Play	Admiral! Today, I, Houston, will be serving as secretary ship.
00:00 Play	はぁ！提督、本日は私、このHoustonが、秘書艦を務めさせていただきます。
01:00 Play	It's one o'clock. I am reporting that it is 1 AM.
01:00 Play	It's one o'clock. 午前一時をご報告いたします。
02:00 Play	It's two o'clock. I am reporting that - huh? I'm being too formal?
02:00 Play	It's two o'clock. 午前二時をご報…え？固いですか？
03:00 Play	It's three o'clock. Admiral, it's past three. It, sure is quiet.
03:00 Play	It's three o'clock. 提督、三時を回りました。静か、ですね？
04:00 Play	It's four o'clock. 4 AM. Admiral, it's almost dawn.
04:00 Play	It's four o'clock. 午前四時。提督、もうすぐ夜明けです。
05:00 Play	It's five o'clock. Admiral, look, the sunrise is so beautiful. Let's get ready to wake everyone up.
05:00 Play	It's five o'clock. 提督、見て、朝焼けが奇麗です。皆を起こす準備をしましょうか。
06:00 Play	It's six o'clock. Morning. Good Morning! Now, everyone, wake up!
06:00 Play	It's six o'clock. 朝です。Good morning! 皆さん、さあ、起きて！
07:00 Play	It's seven o'clock. Come, Admiral, I've made my Houston breakfast special for you. Is coffee fine with you?
07:00 Play	It's seven o'clock. さあ、提督、こちらにHouston特性breakfastをご用意しました。Coffeeでいいですね？
08:00 Play	It's eight o'clock. Would you like some more coffee, Admiral? Here!
08:00 Play	It's eight o'clock. 提督、coffeeのお代わりはいかがですか？はい！
09:00 Play	It's nine o'clock. Alright, let's deploy the fleet. Asiatic Fleet, set sail!
09:00 Play	It's nine o'clock. さあ、艦隊を展開させましょう。アジア艦隊、抜錨！
10:00 Play	It's ten o'clock. That's... that's an allied fleet now, right? Prepare response to hail!
10:00 Play	It's ten o'clock. あれは…あれは、今は友軍の艦隊ね？答礼用意！
11:00 Play	Elevens. Admiral, it's about time to start preparing lunch. Today, I'll be making my Houston special Javanese sandwich. Please look forward to it.
11:00 Play	Elevens. 提督、そろそろlunchの準備ですね。今日は私、Houston特性、Java風サンドウィッチをご用意しています。少しだけ、楽しみにしていてください
12:00 Play	It's noon. Here, my Houston special sandwich. Coffee is fine with you, yes? Here, enjoy!
12:00 Play	It's noon. さあ、Houston特性サンドをどうぞ。Coffeeでいいですね。こちらです。どうぞ！
13:00 Play	It's one o'clock. I'm glad you liked it, Admiral. Would you like some more coffee?
13:00 Play	It's one o'clock. 提督、お口に合ってよかったです。Coffeeのお代わりはいかがですか？
14:00 Play	It's two o'clock. Admiral, it's nearly meeting time for the ABDA Fleet^[1].
14:00 Play	It's two o'clock. 提督、そろそろABDA Fleetとの、艦隊合流時点です。
15:00 Play	It's three. Perth, and De Ruyter confirmed to fore. Admiral, it's an allied fleet. Joining up.
15:00 Play	It's three. 前方に、Perth、続いてDe Ruyterを確認。提督、友軍です。合流します。
16:00 Play	It's four. Oh! Destroyers to the allied fleet stern! Fubuki-class! Followed by two Mogami-class! ...t-they're allies!
16:00 Play	It's four. ほぉ！友軍艦隊の後方に、駆逐艦！吹雪クラス！続いて最上クラス二隻！…ゆ、友軍です！
17:00 Play	It's five o'clock. Admiral, the sun is setting below the horizon. Such a quiet, peaceful sea. It's wonderful.
17:00 Play	It's five o'clock. 提督、夕日が水平線に落ちます。静かな、平和な海。いいですね。
18:00 Play	It's six o'clock. The sun has set^[2].
18:00 Play	It's six o'clock. 日没しました。
19:00 Play	It's seven o'clock.　Admiral, you can count on me for dinner as well. I will make a steak dinner.
19:00 Play	It's seven o'clock. 提督、夕食もお任せください。ステーキヂィナーをご用意します。
20:00 Play	It's eight o'clock. Admiral, how would you like your steak? Steak is my specialty.
20:00 Play	It's eight o'clock. 提督、焼き加減はいかがですか？私、ステーキは得意料理なんです。
21:00 Play	It's nine o'clock. Admiral, would you like some bourbon afterward? On the rocks? Understood.
21:00 Play	It's nine o'clock. 提督、この後はバーボンになさいますか？ロックですね？了解です。
22:00 Play	It's ten o'clock. Oh no, it's already this late? I'll clean up.
22:00 Play	It's ten o'clock. いけない、もうこんな時間？片付けますね。
23:00 Play	It's eleven o'clock. Good work today, Admiral. Well, I'll be counting on you tomorrow as well!
23:00 Play	It's eleven o'clock. 提督、本日もお疲れさまでした。まあ、明日もよろしくお願いします！

↑ Just before the Battle of the Java Sea, the ABDA force detected the Japanese at 1357.
↑ By 1800 the sun was setting and the Battle of the Java Sea appeared to be over, but ABDA Admiral Doorman attempted further strikes on the Japanese landing forces that night.

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Drop Locations

Trivia

The ribbon in her collar is a Navy Presidential Unit Citation

[1] ABDA sent the mentioned cruisers and two more, HMS Exeter and HNLMS Java, to protect Java island - all were lost within days, in the Java Sea or Sunda Strait. USS Houston (CA-30) was succeeded by Cleveland-class USS Houston (CL-81).

[2] ABDA (American-British-Dutch-Australian) Command was formed in response to the Japanese invasion of Allied territories. The fleets had not trained together and had different priorities. ABDA effectively ceased to exist within three months.

[3] This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.

[4] Just before the Battle of the Java Sea, the ABDA force detected the Japanese at 1357.

[5] By 1800 the sun was setting and the Battle of the Java Sea appeared to be over, but ABDA Admiral Doorman attempted further strikes on the Japanese landing forces that night.

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