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| {{KanmusuInfo|ID=362}} | | {{KanmusuInfo|ID=362}} |
| {{KanmusuInfo|ID=362a}} | | {{KanmusuInfo|ID=362a}} |
| + | Johnston's [[Ship Type]] on her [[Library]] page is "Destroyer DD-557". |
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| ==Gameplay Notes== | | ==Gameplay Notes== |
| + | {{Category:Destroyers}} |
| + | |
| ===Special Mechanics=== | | ===Special Mechanics=== |
− | * Able to perform OASW by default. | + | * Can perform "innate" [[OASW]]. |
− | * Able to perform special AACI. Please see [[Aerial_Combat#Anti-Air_Cut-In|Anti-Air Cut-In]] for more details. | + | * Can perform special [[AACI]]: |
| + | {|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align:center; margin:auto" |
| + | ! colspan=7|AACI Patterns |
| + | |- |
| + | ! ID |
| + | ! Priority<br>Order |
| + | ! width="300px"|Setup |
| + | ! width="80px"|Shot down<br>per slot |
| + | ! width="64px"|K-value |
| + | ! width="64px"|Rate |
| + | ! User |
| + | |- |
| + | !34 |
| + | !12 |
| + | |{{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37|size=70px}} |
| + | | +8 |
| + | |1.6 |
| + | |55% |
| + | |rowspan=4|'''{{Ship/Link|Johnston|Johnston/Kai}} |
| + | |- |
| + | !35 |
| + | !17 |
| + | |{{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30|size=70px}}<br>'''OR'''<br>{{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai|size=70px}} |
| + | | +7 |
| + | |1.55 |
| + | |55% |
| + | |- |
| + | !36 |
| + | !18 |
| + | |{{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|GFCS Mk.37|size=70px}}<br>'''OR'''<br>{{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|GFCS Mk.37|size=70px}}<br>'''OR'''<br>{{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|GFCS Mk.37|size=70px}} |
| + | | +7 |
| + | |1.55 |
| + | |50% |
| + | |- |
| + | !37 |
| + | !30 |
| + | |{{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai|size=70px}} {{Equipment/Card|5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai|size=70px}} |
| + | | +5 |
| + | |1.45 |
| + | |40% |
| + | |} |
| + | |
| + | ===Stats Exceptions=== |
| + | * Can reach '''"Long Range"''' when equipped with an '''{{EquipmentLink|SG Radar (Initial Model)|SG Radar (Late Model)|text=SG Radar}}''' variant, and '''"Very Long Range"''' when both are equipped. |
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− | ===Overview=== | + | ===Equipability Exceptions=== |
− | * Decent firepower, HP and armour.
| + | {{:Equipment/Equipability/DD}} |
− | * Good ASW.
| + | * Default [[DD]] equipment compatibility |
− | * Low torpedo. | |
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| ===Fit Bonuses=== | | ===Fit Bonuses=== |
− | {{:{{BASEPAGENAME}}/Equipment Bonuses}} | + | {{/Equipment Bonuses}} |
| {{clear}} | | {{clear}} |
| + | ;Hidden Fit Bonuses |
| + | * Has some hidden fit bonuses when equipped with certain equipment. Please see [[Hidden Fit Bonuses]] for more details. |
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− | ===Analysis=== | + | ===Important Information=== |
− | Priority: '''Medium-High'''
| + | * Required for quest: |
− | :An US destroyer with mediocre Torpedo, decent Firepower, and great AA, ASW and HP stats. | + | ** Mandatory: |
− | :She can perform OASW easily, and once remodeled she gains the ability to execute said attack innately, albeit it won't do much damage unless she has actual ASW gear on her. | + | *** {{Q|B187}} |
| + | *** {{Q|C68}} |
| + | ** Optional: |
| + | *** {{Q|B170}}, {{Q|B185}} |
| + | *** {{Q|Cy6}} |
| + | * Helper for the following equipment: |
| + | ** Improvement: [[533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Initial Model)]] |
| + | ** Improvement & upgrade: [[5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30]] |
| | | |
− | :She also comes with an array of powerful Fletcher-class [[Anti-Air Cut-In]] attacks and the possibility (unique to US light ships so far) to perform multiple rolls for those instead of just one, making her a reliable choice for the fleet's air defense.
| + | ==Drop Locations== |
− | :(Do note that her AACI requires two [[5inch Naval Gun Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37]] to bring out her full potential.)
| + | {{#invoke:ShipDropTable|returnShipDrop|{{PAGENAME}}}} |
− | :Finally, a decent base Luck of 40 allows for mildly reliable cut-in attacks at night. However, her stat distributions means said attacks will not be able to hit hard.
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− | | |
− | :No further remodels have been implemented for her yet (as of January 2020).
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− | | |
− | ====Recommended Roles====
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− | * ASW
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− | * Anti-air
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| ==Voice Lines== | | ==Voice Lines== |
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| {{ShipquoteKai | | {{ShipquoteKai |
| |scenario = Library | | |scenario = Library |
− | |origin = Hi! あたしがフレッチャー級ジョンストンよ!太平洋狭しと駆け抜けたの!ソロモン、マーシャル、そしてレイテの戦いに参加したのよ。サマール沖ではSam達と一緒にタフィ3で巨大な艦隊に立ち向かったわ。フレッチャー級ジョンストン、覚えておいてね! | + | |origin = Hi! あたしがフレッチャー級、ジョンストンよ!太平洋狭しと駆け抜けたの。ソロモン、マーシャル、そしてレイテの戦いに参加したのよ。サマール沖ではサム達と一緒にTaffyⅢで巨大な艦隊に立ち向かったわ!フレッチャー級、ジョンストン、覚えていてね! |
| |translation = Hi! I'm Johnston of the Fletcher-class! I fought all over the Pacific! I fought in the Solomons, the Marshall Islands, and Leyte Gulf. Off of Samar, I fought as part of Taffy 3, including Sam and the others, against a massive fleet. I'm Johnston of the Fletcher-class, don't forget it! | | |translation = Hi! I'm Johnston of the Fletcher-class! I fought all over the Pacific! I fought in the Solomons, the Marshall Islands, and Leyte Gulf. Off of Samar, I fought as part of Taffy 3, including Sam and the others, against a massive fleet. I'm Johnston of the Fletcher-class, don't forget it! |
| |audio = Johnston-Library.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston-Library.mp3 |
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| |scenario = Secretary Idle | | |scenario = Secretary Idle |
| |origin = Hi Sam!暇してる?あたしも今暇してて…カードでもやる?何がいい?ポーカー?今日は何賭けよっか~あたし今日、負けない気がする! | | |origin = Hi Sam!暇してる?あたしも今暇してて…カードでもやる?何がいい?ポーカー?今日は何賭けよっか~あたし今日、負けない気がする! |
− | |translation = Hi Sam! You bored? I'm bored too...you want to play some cards? What game? Poker? What do you want to bet today~ cause I'm not going lose! | + | |translation = Hi Sam! You bored? I'm bored too...you want to play some cards? What game? Poker? What do you want to bet today~ cause I'm not gonna lose! |
| |audio = Johnston-Idle.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston-Idle.mp3 |
| }} | | }} |
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| |audio = Johnston-Sunk.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston-Sunk.mp3 |
| }} | | }} |
− | |} <references/> | + | |}<references/> |
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| {{clear}} | | {{clear}} |
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| |audio = JohnstonKai-23.mp3 | | |audio = JohnstonKai-23.mp3 |
| }} | | }} |
− | |} <references/> | + | |}<references/> |
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| {{clear}} | | {{clear}} |
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| |scenario = [[Seasonal/Valentine%27s_Day_2019|Valentine's Day 2019]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Valentine%27s_Day_2019|Valentine's Day 2019]] |
| |origin = なんか、ここではそういうruleがあるの?ふーん。まあ、いいけど。じゃあ、あたしもあげる。食べなさいよ! | | |origin = なんか、ここではそういうruleがあるの?ふーん。まあ、いいけど。じゃあ、あたしもあげる。食べなさいよ! |
− | |translation = So there was a rule like that here? I see. Well, that's fine. Then I'll give you something too. You better eat it! | + | |translation = So there was a rule like that here? I see. Well, that's fine. Then I'll give you something too. You better eat it! |
| |audio = Johnston_Valentines_2019_Sec1.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston_Valentines_2019_Sec1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
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| |scenario = [[Seasonal/White_Day_2019|White Day 2019]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/White_Day_2019|White Day 2019]] |
| |origin = Ruleとかでお返しくれなくていいんだけど。…ん、違うの?気持ち…?そうなんだ?じゃあ、いただくかな。 | | |origin = Ruleとかでお返しくれなくていいんだけど。…ん、違うの?気持ち…?そうなんだ?じゃあ、いただくかな。 |
− | |translation = You didn't have to get me a return gift just because it's a rule. ...Hmm, that's not why you got it? It's because of your feelings...? Is that so? Then, I guess I accept. | + | |translation = You didn't have to get me a return gift just because it's a rule. ...Hmm, that's not why you got it? It's because of your feelings...? Is that so? Then, I guess I accept. |
| |audio = Johnston_White_Day_2019_Sec1.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston_White_Day_2019_Sec1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
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| |scenario = [[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2019|Rainy Season 2019]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2019|Rainy Season 2019]] |
| |origin = Rain? Ahaa… これが噂のtwo-youって季節ってわけね?Hmm?まぁ、雨もたまにはいいんじゃない? | | |origin = Rain? Ahaa… これが噂のtwo-youって季節ってわけね?Hmm?まぁ、雨もたまにはいいんじゃない? |
− | |translation = Rain? Ahaa... So this is the so called 'two-you' season, huh? Well, a bit of rain from time to time isn't so bad. | + | |translation = Rain? Ahaa... So this is the so called 'two-you' season, huh? Well, a bit of rain from time to time isn't so bad. |
| |audio = Johnston_Rainy_Season_2019_Sec1.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston_Rainy_Season_2019_Sec1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
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| |scenario = [[Seasonal/Summer_2019|Summer 2019]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Summer_2019|Summer 2019]] |
| |origin = ここの夏は暑いわね…まあ、この格好ならいいか…あ、あなた、あんまりじろじろ見ないでよね。…ん? | | |origin = ここの夏は暑いわね…まあ、この格好ならいいか…あ、あなた、あんまりじろじろ見ないでよね。…ん? |
− | |translation = Summer here is hot... Well, I should be fine dressed like this... H-hey you, don't stare at me so much. ...Hmm? | + | |translation = Summer here is hot... Well, I should be fine dressed like this... H-hey you, don't stare at me so much. ...Hmm? |
| |audio = Johnston_Summer_2019_Sec1.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston_Summer_2019_Sec1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
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| |scenario = [[Seasonal/Coming_of_Spring_2020|Spring 2020]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Coming_of_Spring_2020|Spring 2020]] |
| |origin = オハーナミ?あはぁ、いいわね。やりたいわ。久しぶりにTaffy 3のみんなで集まろう。楽しみね! | | |origin = オハーナミ?あはぁ、いいわね。やりたいわ。久しぶりにTaffy 3のみんなで集まろう。楽しみね! |
− | |translation = Flower viewing? Ah, sounds nice. I'd like to go. It's been a while since Taffy 3 had a get together. I can't wait! | + | |translation = Flower viewing? Ah, sounds nice. I'd like to go. It's been a while since Taffy 3 had a get together. I can't wait! |
| |audio = Johnston_Spring_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston_Spring_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
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| {{SeasonalQuote | | {{SeasonalQuote |
| |scenario = [[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2020|Rainy Season 2020]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2020|Rainy Season 2020]] |
− | |origin = 7th Anniversary? んー、あたしも二年目ってわけか。早いわね。 | + | |origin = 7th Anniversary? んー、あたしも二年目ってわけか。早いわね。 |
− | |translation = It's the 7th Anniversary? Hmmm, that means it's my 2nd year already. Time flies. | + | |translation = It's the 7th Anniversary? Hmmm, that means it's my 2nd year already. Time flies. |
| |audio = Johnston_Rainy_Season_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston_Rainy_Season_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
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| |scenario = [[Seasonal/Late_Autumn_2020|Late Autumn 2020]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Late_Autumn_2020|Late Autumn 2020]] |
| |origin = 秋になると、なにか体がウズウズしてきちゃうわね?Sam、あんたはそうでもないの?あぁ、やっぱり? | | |origin = 秋になると、なにか体がウズウズしてきちゃうわね?Sam、あんたはそうでもないの?あぁ、やっぱり? |
− | |translation = I get kinda restless when autumn comes you know? Sam, don't you feel the same way? Aha, right? | + | |translation = I get kinda restless when autumn comes you know? Sam, don't you feel the same way? Aha, right? |
| |audio = Johnston_Late_Autumn_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 | | |audio = Johnston_Late_Autumn_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
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| |scenario = [[Seasonal/End_of_Year_2020|End of Year 2020]] | | |scenario = [[Seasonal/End_of_Year_2020|End of Year 2020]] |
| |origin = 鎮守府大掃除?あぁ、ごめん、私はパス。色々年内に買っときたいものとかあるし。Sorry. | | |origin = 鎮守府大掃除?あぁ、ごめん、私はパス。色々年内に買っときたいものとかあるし。Sorry. |
− | |translation = The Naval Base Spring Cleaning? Ah, sorry, I'll pass on that. I have lots of things I want to buy before the end of the year. Sorry. | + | |translation = The Naval Base Spring Cleaning? Ah, sorry, I'll pass on that. I have lots of things I want to buy before the end of the year. Sorry. |
− | |audio = Johntson_Year_End_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 | + | |audio = Johnston_Year_End_2020_Secretary_1.mp3 |
| |notes = | | |notes = |
| + | }} |
| + | {{SeasonalQuote |
| + | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Eighth_Anniversary|8th Anniversary]] |
| + | |origin = 8th Anniversary? うわぁ、あなたたちとも、三年目ってこと?そっうか。 |
| + | |translation = It's the 8th Anniversary? Whoa, that means I've been with all of you for 3 years? I see. |
| + | |audio = Johnston_8th Anniversary_Secretary_1.mp3 |
| + | |notes = |
| + | }} |
| + | {{SeasonalQuote |
| + | |scenario = [[Seasonal/Ninth_Anniversary|9th Anniversary]] |
| + | |origin = Ninth anniversary? 続くものね、少し驚きだわ。でも、感謝、ね? |
| + | |translation = Ninth anniversary? It just keeps going, huh? I'm a little surprised. But not ungrateful, you know? |
| + | |audio =Johnston 9th Anniversary_Secretary_1.mp3 |
| + | |notes = |
| }} | | }} |
| |}<references/> | | |}<references/> |
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| |scenario = [[Spring 2019 Event]] | | |scenario = [[Spring 2019 Event]] |
| |origin = 来たわ!Target in sight. みんな覚悟はいい?さあ、始めましょうか?Go! | | |origin = 来たわ!Target in sight. みんな覚悟はいい?さあ、始めましょうか?Go! |
− | |translation = We're here! Target in sight. Have all of you prepared yourselves? Then, let's get started. Go! | + | |translation = We're here! Target in sight. Have all of you prepared yourselves? Then, let's get started. Go! |
| |audio = JohnstonKai-Friend_Fleet_1.mp3 | | |audio = JohnstonKai-Friend_Fleet_1.mp3 |
| |notes = Friend Fleet Line | | |notes = Friend Fleet Line |
| }} | | }} |
| |}<references/> | | |}<references/> |
− |
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| {{clear}} | | {{clear}} |
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| ==CG== | | ==CG== |
− | {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;" | + | {|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width=100% |
| !Regular | | !Regular |
| |- | | |- |
| |<gallery> | | |<gallery> |
− | KanMusu362CG.png|Base
| + | Ship Full Johnston.png|Base |
− | KanMusu362CGDmg.png|Base Damaged
| + | Ship Full Johnston Damaged.png|Base Damaged |
− | KanMusu362aCG.png|Kai
| + | Ship Full Johnston Kai.png|Kai |
− | KanMusu362aCGDmg.png|Kai Damaged
| + | Ship Full Johnston Kai Damaged.png|Kai Damaged |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
| |} | | |} |
| | | |
− | {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width: 100%;" | + | {|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width=100% |
| !Seasonal | | !Seasonal |
| |- | | |- |
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| 562_Ship_Full_Johnston Rainy Season 2020.png|[[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2020|Rainy Season 2020]] | | 562_Ship_Full_Johnston Rainy Season 2020.png|[[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2020|Rainy Season 2020]] |
| 562_Ship_Full_Johnston Rainy Season 2020_Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2020|Rainy Season 2020 Damaged]] | | 562_Ship_Full_Johnston Rainy Season 2020_Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Rainy_Season_2020|Rainy Season 2020 Damaged]] |
| + | Johnston Full Valentines 2021.png|[[Seasonal/Valentine's_Day_2021|Valentine's Day 2021]] |
| + | Johnston Full Valentines 2021 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Valentine's_Day_2021|Valentine's Day 2021 Damaged]] |
| + | Johnston Halloween 2021.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2021|Halloween 2021]] |
| + | Johnston Halloween 2021 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2021|Halloween 2021 Damaged]] |
| + | Johnston_New_Years_2023.png|[[Seasonal/New_Year_2023|New Year 2023]] |
| + | Johnston_New_Years_2023_Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/New_Year_2023|New Year 2023 Damaged]] |
| + | Johnston Full Setsubun 2023.png|[[Seasonal/Setsubun_2023|Setsubun 2023]] |
| + | Johnston Full Setsubun 2023 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Setsubun_2023|Setsubun 2023 Damaged]] |
| + | Johnston Kai Full Setsubun 2023.png|[[Seasonal/Setsubun_2023|Kai Setsubun 2023]] |
| + | Johnston Kai Full Setsubun 2023 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Setsubun_2023|Kai Setsubun 2023 Damaged]] |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
| |} | | |} |
| | | |
− | ==Drop Locations== | + | ==Trivia== |
| + | ;General Information |
| + | * She is named after Lieutenant [[wikipedia:John_V._Johnston|John V. Johnston]], a Civil War commander. |
| + | * She was launched on the 25th of March 1943. |
| + | * Sunk on the 25th of October 1944, Battle of Samar |
| + | ** The wreck was discovered by Caladan Oceanic under the guidance of Parks Stephenson and Victor Vescovo on the 31st of March 2021. During the dive, Parks revealed he was a fan of KanColle and he placed his nendoroid Johnston aboard the DSSV Limiting Factor as a good luck charm when they searched for the wreck. She sits upright and is well preserved at a depth of 6460 m (21180 ft) and was originally the world's deepest discovered wreck until June 2022 when USS Samuel B. Roberts was found at a depth of 6985 m (22621 ft). Parks revealed that Johnston's wreck lies not too far from Samuel B. Roberts when he replied to Zeco's tweet about hoping Sam's isn't too lonely. |
| + | ** Parks Stephenson made a 3D Render of Johnston's wreck showed sustained damage and the aft section missing. This render was also sent to Zeco. |
| + | ** As per the dive data and analysis by Parks Stephenson, Johnston sustained direct hits from Yamato's 46 cm guns. This confirms that USS Johnston and USS Gambier Bay have been sunk by Yamato gunfire. |
| | | |
| + | ;Update History |
| + | * She was added on the 26th of December 2018 as [[Winter 2019 Event]] E3 drop. |
| | | |
− | ==Trivia==
| + | ;Misc |
− | * She is named after Lieutenant [[wikipedia:John_V._Johnston|John V. Johnston]], a Civil War commander.
| + | * USS ''Johnston'' earned 6 battle stars and, for the Battle of Samar, a Presidential Unit Citation. Her character has two stars on her collar, one bronze and one silver - the silver one represents 5 battle stars. |
− | * USS ''Johnston'' earned 6 battle stars and, for the Battle off Samar, a Presidential Unit Citation. Her character has two stars on her collar, one bronze and one silver - the silver one represents 5 battle stars. | |
| * The signal flags at the end of her hair ribbons correspond to her radio call sign, '''NIKZ'''. | | * The signal flags at the end of her hair ribbons correspond to her radio call sign, '''NIKZ'''. |
| * The medal slung over her left arm is the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Evans. The full citation is as follows: | | * The medal slung over her left arm is the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Evans. The full citation is as follows: |
− | ** For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. ''Johnston'' in action against major units of the enemy Japanese fleet during the battle off Samar on 25 October 1944. The first to lay a smokescreen and to open fire as an enemy task force, vastly superior in number, firepower and armor, rapidly approached. Comdr. Evans gallantly diverted the powerful blasts of hostile guns from the lightly armed and armored carriers under his protection, launching the first torpedo attack when the ''Johnston'' came under straddling Japanese shellfire. Undaunted by damage sustained under the terrific volume of fire, he unhesitatingly joined others of his group to provide fire support during subsequent torpedo attacks against the Japanese and, outshooting and outmaneuvering the enemy as he consistently interposed his vessel between the hostile fleet units and our carriers despite the crippling loss of engine power and communications with steering aft, shifted command to the fantail, shouted steering orders through an open hatch to men turning the rudder by hand and battled furiously until the ''Johnston'', burning and shuddering from a mortal blow, lay dead in the water after 3 hours of fierce combat. Seriously wounded early in the engagement, Comdr. Evans, by his indomitable courage and brilliant professional skill, aided materially in turning back the enemy during a critical phase of the action. His valiant fighting spirit throughout this historic battle will venture as an inspiration to all who served with him. | + | ** For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the U.S.S. ''Johnston'' in action against major units of the enemy Japanese fleet during the battle off Samar on 25 October 1944. The first to lay a smokescreen and to open fire as an enemy task force, vastly superior in number, firepower, and armor, rapidly approached. Comdr. Evans gallantly diverted the powerful blasts of hostile guns from the lightly armed and armored carriers under his protection, launching the first torpedo attack when the ''Johnston'' came under straddling Japanese shellfire. Undaunted by damage sustained under the terrific volume of fire, he unhesitatingly joined others of his group to provide fire support during subsequent torpedo attacks against the Japanese and, outshooting and outmaneuvering the enemy as he consistently interposed his vessel between the hostile fleet units and our carriers despite the crippling loss of engine power and communications with steering aft, shifted command to the fantail, shouted steering orders through an open hatch to men turning the rudder by hand and battled furiously until the ''Johnston'', burning and shuddering from a mortal blow, lay dead in the water after 3 hours of fierce combat. Seriously wounded early in the engagement, Comdr. Evans, by his indomitable courage and brilliant professional skill, aided materially in turning back the enemy during a critical phase of the action. His valiant fighting spirit throughout this historic battle will venture as an inspiration to all who served with him. |
| ** His gunnery officer Bob Hagen stated: "The skipper was a fighting man from the soles of his broad feet to the ends of his straight black hair. He was an Oklahoman and proud of the Indian blood he had in him. We called him-though not to his face-the Chief. The ''Johnston'' was a fighting ship, but he was the heart and soul of her. | | ** His gunnery officer Bob Hagen stated: "The skipper was a fighting man from the soles of his broad feet to the ends of his straight black hair. He was an Oklahoman and proud of the Indian blood he had in him. We called him-though not to his face-the Chief. The ''Johnston'' was a fighting ship, but he was the heart and soul of her. |
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| *[[wikipedia:USS_Johnston_(DD-557)|Wikipedia entry on Johnston]] | | *[[wikipedia:USS_Johnston_(DD-557)|Wikipedia entry on Johnston]] |
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