Samuel B. Roberts

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Samuel B.Roberts (サミュエル・B・ロバーツ) Samuel B. Roberts
John C. Butler Class Destroyer

HP  1418FP  8→24
ARM  5→17TORP 12→38
EVA  38→80AA  20→40
PLA  0ASW  48→80
SPD  SlowLOS  12→20
RGE  ShortLUK  30→60
AircraftEquipment
05inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30
0-Unequipped-
-Locked-
-Locked-
Modernization  1   1   1   0
Build Time0:09 (Unbuildable)Remodel Req
Consumption  15   20Dismantle  1   1   4   1
IllustratorzecoSeiyuuShiraki Nao
 
 
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Samuel B.Roberts (サミュエル・B・ロバーツかい) Samuel B. Roberts Kai
John C. Butler Class Destroyer

HP  2731FP  10→50
ARM  12→43TORP 24→70
EVA  48→88AA  28→60
PLA  0ASW  50→88
SPD  SlowLOS  14→48
RGE  ShortLUK  40→80
AircraftEquipment
05inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30
0-Unequipped-
0-Unequipped-
-Locked-
Modernization  1   2   1   0
Remodel Level50Remodel Req  160   130
Consumption  15   20Dismantle  1   2   7   1
IllustratorzecoSeiyuuShiraki Nao

Gameplay Notes

Special Mechanics

Equipment Compatibility

  • Default DD equipment compatibility

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Samuel B. Roberts Mk.II Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37  +2 +1 +1
 5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai  +2 +2 +1 +1
 533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Initial Model)  +1 +3
 533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Late Model)  +2 +4
 GFCS Mk.37  +1 +1 +1
 SG Radar (Initial Model)  +3 +4 +3
(1st equipped)  +1, One-time
 SG Radar (Late Model)  +4 +4 +4
(1st equipped) +3  +1, One-time
 RUR-4A Weapon Alpha Kai  (1st equipped) +2 +1 One-time
 Lightweight ASW Torpedo (Initial Test Model)  (1st equipped) +3 +1 One-time
 Hedgehog (Initial Model)  (1st equipped) +3 +1 One-time
 Mk.32 ASW Torpedo (Mk.2 Thrower)  +2
(1st equipped) +1 +1 +1 One-time
 Smoke Generator (Smoke Screen) 
OR  Smoke Generator Kai (Smoke Screen) 
+3
Ship-Type Bonuses
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H  + Air Radar +2 +2 One-time
(2nd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
(3rd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
 53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  -5
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 Type 2 Depth Charge  (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +2 +2
[edit]Samuel B. Roberts Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37  +2 +1 +1
 5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai  +2 +2 +1 +1
 533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Initial Model)  +1 +3
 533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Late Model)  +2 +4
 GFCS Mk.37  +1 +1 +1
 SG Radar (Initial Model)  +3 +4 +3
(1st equipped)  +1, One-time
 SG Radar (Late Model)  +4 +4 +4
(1st equipped) +3  +1, One-time
 RUR-4A Weapon Alpha Kai  (1st equipped) +2 +1 One-time
 Lightweight ASW Torpedo (Initial Test Model)  (1st equipped) +3 +1 One-time
 Hedgehog (Initial Model)  (1st equipped) +3 +1 One-time
 Mk.32 ASW Torpedo (Mk.2 Thrower)  +2
 Smoke Generator (Smoke Screen) 
OR  Smoke Generator Kai (Smoke Screen) 
+3
Ship-Type Bonuses
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H  + Air Radar +2 +2 One-time
(2nd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
(3rd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
 53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  -5
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 Type 2 Depth Charge  (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +2 +2

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event Japanese/English
Introduction
Play
I'm John C. Butler-class destroyer escort Samuel B. Roberts! Make sure to remember it! Ah, too long? Then "Sam" is fine, okay? Nice to meet you!
私ね、John C. Butler級護衛駆逐艦、Samuel B. Roberts。ね、覚えて!あ、長い?じゃあ、「Sam」でもいいよ? Nice to meet you!
Introduction
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John C. Butler-class destroyer escort Samuel B. Roberts, taking up my post! I'll continue to do my best to protect today! Yes!
John C. Butler級護衛駆逐艦、Samuel B. Roberts、配置につきました!今日も頑張って守っていきます! Yes!
Library
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I'm John C. Butler-class destroyer escort Samuel B. Roberts. I had a lotta sisters[1]. We were really multi-purpose: convoy escort, anti-submarine patrols, and more! So, you see, that's why I was fighting to protect the escort carriers as part of Task Unit "Taffy 3". And with ships way bigger and stronger than I was. Be sure to remember me, okay? Thanks!
護衛駆逐艦、John C. Butler級、Samuel B. Robertsです。姉妹はもの凄く多いんだ。

船団護衛や対潜哨戒、結構万能なんだよ!で、私はね、TaffyⅢって任務部隊で、護衛空母を守って戦ったんだ。 自分より大きくて強い艦たちと。私のことも覚えておいてね。Thanks!

Secretary 1
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Did you call me? What is it?
私呼んだ?何?
Secretary 1
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Did you call me? What is it?
Samのこと呼んだ?何?
Secretary 2
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What's wrong? Ah, I see!
What's wrong? あ、そうなんだ!
Secretary 2
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Admiral, what's wrong? Ah, that so? Okay!
提督、what's wrong? あ、そうなの? Okay!
Secretary 3
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What is it? Are you lonely? Okay! I'll keep you company. I'll do my best, really, just watch! Wahhh!
何?寂しいの?Okay! 私、相手してあげる。結構頑張っちゃうから、見てて!ふぁー!
Secretary Idle
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Oh, hi, Gambier Bay! What's the matter? Ah, that? If you want to do that, then do it here like this, and done! Huh? Alright, I guess I'll have to come with you. You sure need help a lot. Not that I mind!
はっ、hi, Gambier Bay! どうしたの?はぁ、そう、そこなら、こここういって、こう!へぇ?仕方ない。私付いていてあげる。ったく、世話焼けるなぁ。いいけど!
Secretary Idle
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Oh, hi, Gambi! What's the matter? Ah, that? If you want to do that, then do it here like this, and done! Huh? Alright, I guess I'll have to come with you. You sure need help a lot. Not that I mind!
あはっ、hi, Gambi! どうしたの?はぁ、そう、そこなら、こここういって、こう!へぇ?仕方ない。私付いていてあげる。ったく、世話焼けるなぁ。いいけど!
Secretary (Married)
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Hmm? Are you tired? Ah, okay, then... would gum be good? Okay! Oh, you don't need it? What? What's wrong? Okay, could you lie down for a sec? Theeere!
うーん?疲れた?あぁ、はい、じゃあ...ガムでも食べる?はい!あ、要らない?何?What's wrong?仕方ない。ちょっと横になったら?はーい!
Wedding
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Huh? What, enemies!? W-Where? Oh, it's you? You really surprised me! What's the matter, Admiral? Oh, me? Yeah, I'm fine... you're being weird. You're giving this? Later? Ohh? Later is fine. I think? Ehehe. Thanks a lot!
へぇ?何、敵!?ど、どこ?何だ、違うのか?びっくりした!どうしたの、提督?はぁ、私?ん、元気だけど...変なの。これを?後で?はー?後でいいんだ。いいけど。えヒヒ。Thanks a lot!
Player's Score
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Information? That's important! I'll get it for you, okay?
情報?大事!取ってあげるね!
Player's Score
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Information? That's really important! I'll go get it for you!
情報?本当大事!私が取ってあげる!
Joining the Fleet
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Samuel B. Roberts, heading out! Now then, let's hang in there with the escorting today too!
Samuel B. Roberts, 出ます!さあ、今日もしっかり守ってか!
Joining the Fleet
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Samuel B. Roberts, heading out! Now then, let's hang in there with the escorting perfectly today too!
Samuel B. Roberts, 出ます!さあ、今日もしっかりばっちり守ってか!
Equipment 1
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Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
Equipment 2
Play
Ah, nice! I'm glad to have this.
あっ、いいね!嬉しいな、これ。
Equipment 2
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Ah, great! Now I'm really happy!
あっ、すごいぃ!これ、嬉しいなぁ!
Equipment 3[2]
Play
Thanks!
Thanks!
Supply
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Thanks! Torpedoes too, please! I'll be using them![3]
Thanks! 魚雷もお願い!私、使うから!
Docking (Minor Damage)
Play
Sorry! I'll get fixed up right away!
Sorry! すぐ直すね!
Docking (Major Damage)
Play
Oh, my bad! Sorry, I'll be on leave for a bit!
Oh, my bad! ごめん、ちょっと休憩!
Construction
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Done! It's complete!
出来た!Complete!
Returning from Sortie
Play
Operation finished! It's complete!
作戦完了!Complete!
Starting a Sortie
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Taffy 3, weigh anchor! Mind if I take point?
Taffy 3, weigh anchor! 私、先頭でいい?
Starting a Sortie
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Roger! Taffy 3, leave the escorting to me!
はい!Taffy 3, 護衛を任せてください!
Starting a Battle
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Target in sight! Is it finally time? I'll do my best!
Target in sight! いよいよか?頑張る!
Attack
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Fire!
Fire!
Night Battle Attack
Play
I'll protect to the end!
守りきるよ!
Night Battle Attack
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Well, if I fight like a heavy cruiser... no, that's not enough! I'll fight as hard as a battleship![4]
まあ、巡洋艦のように...足りない!まるで戦艦のように、頑張ります!
Night Battle
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We're charging in! That's fine, right!?
突っ込みますから!いいですか!
Night Battle
Play
Prepare to fire torpedoes! We're charging in! That's fine, right!?
魚雷戦準備!突っ込みますから!いいですか!
MVP
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Eh? Me? I, I see! I did it again? But I guess being praised does make me glad. Thanks!
へぇ?私?そ、そうか!またやちゃった?まあ、でも嬉しいかな、褒められるの。Thanks!
Minor Damage 1
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Ahh! You-!
はぁ!このっ!
Minor Damage 2
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L-Like I can lose here!
まぁ、負けるか!
Major Damage
Play
Ahhhh! I, I can keep going! One more shot!
あー!ま、まだ行けるの!もう一撃!
Sunk
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Getting shot this much, I... it hurts. it's so cold... everyone, Admiral... bye... bye...
こんなに撃たれたら、私...痛いし、冷たい...皆、提督...bye... bye...
  1. 82 of them were completed.
  2. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
  3. During the Battle off Samar, Samuel B. Roberts made a famous close-range torpedo run on Choukai.
  4. Samuel B. Roberts is known as "the destroyer escort that fought like a battleship".

Hourlies

Time Japanese/English
00:00
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Sam'll be doing it today! Secretary ship yeoman[1], ready to go! Leave it to me! Even if I look like this...[2] hya! No problem... o-okay!?
今日は私、サムがやってあげます!秘書艦yeoman、大丈夫です!任せてください!こう見えても...ひゃ!No problemです...ほぉ、ほら!
01:00
Play
It is one now. Uhm, these documents go here... ahh, so sleepy...
It is one now. えっと、この資料はここで...あぁ、眠っ...
02:00
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It is two now. Aren't you sleepy, Admiral? Really?
It is two now. 提督、眠くないですか?そう?
03:00
Play
It is three now. Can I have some coffee? Ah, thanks. Admiral, this, it's delicious and sweet.
It is three now. Coffee飲みます?あぁ、thanks. 提督、これ、甘くて美味しい。
04:00
Play
It's four now. Yaaawn. It's almost morning, right? Yaaawn.
It's four now. あぁー。もうすぐ朝ですね。あぁー
05:00
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Good morning, Admiral! It's five now! Morning's here!
Good morning, 提督!It's five now! 朝になっちゃいました!
06:00
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It is six now. There's nothing like a cup of hot coffee in the morning. I- ah, ahhh! No, no problem!
It is six now. 朝の一杯はもちろん、熱いcoffeeですよね!私が...はぁ、はぁぁ!No, no problem!
07:00
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It is seven now. This morning we'll have Sam's special scrambled eggs and bacon! Yes, there's hot coffee too, of course! Now, dig in, dig in!
It is seven now. Morningはサム特性scrambled eggsとbacon! はい、もちろん熱いcoffeeもう!さあ、食べて食べて!
08:00
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It is eight now. Admiral, are you finished? Would you like more coffee? Ah, okay. Ahh!
It is eight now. 提督、finished? Coffeeのお代わりは?あっ、はい。はぁ!
09:00
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It is nine now. I, I'm fine, don't worry. No problem.
It is nine now. だ、大丈夫、問題ないから。No problem.
10:00
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It is ten now. Now then, Exercises? Okay, leave it to me! Ah, ahhh!
It is ten now. さて、演習?はい、任せてください!はっ、はあ!
11:00
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It is eleven now. I guess I got hungry from trying so hard. Could we have lunch a little earlier? We can't?
It is eleven now. なんか、頑張ったらお腹すきました。ランチ、ちょっと早く?あ、ダメ?
12:00
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It is noon. Lunch time! Alright, coffee first, right? I brought sooooooo-
It is noon. Lunch time! さぁ、まずはcoffeeですね?お持ちしまあー
13:00
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It is one now. I, I'm fine. No problems at all. Of course!
It is one now. だ、大丈夫。すべてno problemです。もちろん!
14:00
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It is two- ah, hi, Gambi! Gambier Bay! What's up? Ah, really? Me too, me too! Ehehe.
It is two- あ、hi, Gambi! Gambier Bay! What's up? あ、そうなんだ!私も私も!えひひ。
15:00
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It is three now. Aren't you a little hungry? Ah, right, yeah...
It is three now. ちょっとお腹すくない?あ、そう、そうだね...
16:00
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It is four now. Ah, wait! Choukai! Hey! Ah, mhm, yeah, that's how it is now. I'm counting on you. Ah, thanks!
It is four now. って、ああ!鳥海!Hey! あ、うん、そう、今わそうなの。よろしくね。あ、thanks!
17:00
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It is fine now. Look, look! See, on the horizon... right? Beautiful! This is great, yeah!
It is five now. 見て見て!ほら、水平線の...ね?奇麗!いいよね、うん!
18:00
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It is six now. Time for dinner! Huh? Eating out? Don't worry, I'll cook. Something simple is fine, right? Like a hamburger?
It is six now. さぁ、夜ご飯!へっ? 外食?いいよ!私作ってやるから。簡単なのでいいよね?ハンバーグとかどう?
19:00
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It is seven now. Time to eat! Sam-style special hamburger dinner - eat up! Would you like some coffee?
It is seven now. さぁ、食べて!サム風特性ハンバーグディナー、召し上がれ!飲み物はcoffeeでいい?へぇ?Beer!?
20:00
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It is eight now. Wow, what's with all the noise? Torpedo squadrons? From where? Can I go complain a bit? Ah, really? Okay, I'll be right back!
It is eight now. って、なんかすごいうるさくない?水雷戦隊?どこの?私、ちょっと文句いってきていい?あ、そう?じゃあ、行ってくる!
21:00
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It is nine now. Whew, that was close! Felt like I was about to get sucked in with them. It's just, I'm for escorting and patrolling and stuff, not night battles!
It is nine now. 危なかった~!なんか取り込まれるところだった。いや、私、護衛や哨戒だから、基本は、夜戦じゃなくて!
22:00
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It is ten now. Feels kinda like I've been busy all day. But let's continue to work hard to protect tomorrow too! I'll do my best as well!
It is ten now. なんか今日も一日ぐったり疲れました。ですが、明日も頑張って守っていきましょう!私も頑張ります!
23:00
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It is eleven now. Thanks for all your hard work today! Make sure to rest when you get the chance! Let's work hard again tomorrow!
It is eleven now. 一日大変疲れ様でした!休める時に、休んでおいてくださいね!明日も頑張りましょう!
  1. An enlistee who performs administrative and clerical work.
  2. Presumably referring to her size.

Seasonal

Ship Japanese/English Notes
5th Anniversary
Play
Congratulations! 5th Anniversary!
Congratulations! 5th Anniversary!
Rainy Season 2018
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Aaah… So this is that season called “Tsuyuu”? I’ve heard all about it! I want to go buy a nice umbrella too. Ah, Yamato’s is nice!
あぁ…これが「ツーユー」って季節ね?聞いていた、聞いていた!私もいいumbrella買いに行こうっと。あぁ、大和のはいいな!
Summer 2018
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Eh, what's "On Ice"? What's this about ice? Eh, what? What kind of fleet mobilisation is this?
えぇ、何が「On Ice」なの?氷がどうしたって?えぇ、何?この艦隊運動どういうこと?
Saury 2018
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Saury? A Saury Festival! Yup, I'll work hard too! Off I go! Can I use a Hedgehog? ...Eh, I can't? Re-really?
秋刀魚?秋刀魚祭り!うん、私も頑張る!取るぞ!武器はHedgehogでいい?…えぇ、それはだめ?そ、そうなの?
Late Autumn 2018
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Well, autumn is a bit you know... My body just feels so restless... How do I say it... Eh, have a sweet potato and calm down? ...Ah, yes! *nom*...*nom*...*nom*...*nom*... It's delicious.
まあ、秋はちょっとなんって言うの…こう体が燃えてからっと言うか…何っていうか……えぇ、お芋食って落ち着け?…あぁ、はい!はむ…ん…はむ…ん…美味しいです。
Christmas 2018
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Merry Christmas! John, this is delicious! It's gotta be turkey alright! Yep, yep! ...Eh, Gamby, what is it? ...Behind me? Ah, above me? ...WHOAA!!
Merry Christmas! John, これ美味しい!やっぱ七面鳥だよね!うん、うん!……えぇ、Gamby、何?…後ろ?あぁ、上?…うわぁ!!
New Years 2019
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Happy New Year! Look after me this year too. I'll be sure to protect you well!
Happy New Year!今年もSamはよろしくね。ちゃんと守ってあげるから!
Setsubun 2019
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Eh? Setsubuun? What is "buun" supposed to mean? ...Take this set of beans, hold it like this, and throw it like that? Ah, Kongou, here I come! SettsuuuuBUUUN! Huh?
えぇ?セッツブウン?ブウンってなに、ブウンって?……この豆セット、こう掴んで、こう投げるっと?あぁ、金剛、行くよ!セッツーブウン!はぁ?
Valentine's Day 2019
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Uhihi, it's my special coffee-flavoured chocolate. Admiral, make sure you savour it. Here, help yourself! Uhihi.
うひひ、Sam特製coffee風味チョコ。提督、大事に食べてね。はい、どうぞ!うひひ。
White Day 2019
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Eh, this... is in return for the chocolates? Thanks! Ah, it's delicious. This is great. Ehehe.
えぇ、これ…チョコのお返し?Thanks!あぁ、美味しい。いいね、こういうの。えへへぇ。
Coming of Spring 2019
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It's spring! I definitely kinda like spring. It was the season that I debuted after all. Eh, a Taffy 3 party? Ohanami? Ok, I'll come along!
春だ!春はやっぱ、なんか好き。私がデビューした季節でもあるし。えぇ、Taffy 3でparty?オハナミ?OK、行く!
Summer 2019
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It's getting hot again this year. Everyone... Ah, I see. Swimsuits. Secretary 2
今年も暑くなってきた。みんな…あぁ、なるほど。Swimsuits.
Summer 2019
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I bought one. A swimsuit! H-how do I look? I don't look strange? Really!? No problems? Secretary 3
買っちゃえましたよ。Swimsuit!ど、どうかな?おかしくはない?そう!?No problem?
7th Anniversary
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Congratulations on the 7th Anniversary. Yay! Secretary 2
Congratulations, 7th Anniversary. Yay!
8th Anniversary
Play
Congratulations! Amazing! It's the 8th Anniversary.
Congratulations! すごい!8th Anniversary.

Misc Lines

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Early Fall 2018 Event
Play
Attack! Fire! Friend Fleet Line
突っ込め!Fire!

CG

Regular
Seasonal

Drop Locations

Trivia

  • She is named after Coxswain Samuel B. Roberts.
  • In reality, Samuel B. Roberts was designated a destroyer escort (DE) by the USN. In KanColle she has been classified as a destroyer (DD), although she still describes herself as a destroyer escort.
  • On her very first day in service, Samuel B. Roberts struck a whale off the coast of Maine, hence her whale.
  • The signal flags on her hair ribbon stand for her radio call sign, NTIK.
  • Her star hair pin is a Battle Star, awarded for her service at Samar.
  • The medal is a Navy Cross, earned by both her namesake at Guadalcanal (for distracting Japanese gunners so a company of Marines could be evacuated) and her captain at Samar, Robert W. Copeland.

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