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==Gameplay Notes==
==Gameplay Notes==
{{:Category:Fast Battleships}}
===Special Mechanics===
* None
===Stats Exceptions===
*Has some [[Stats|0-plane-capacity]] equipment slots.
===Equipability Exceptions===
{{:Equipment/Equipability/FBB}}
* Default [[FBB]] equipment compatibility
===Fit Bonuses===
{{/Equipment Bonuses}}
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;Hidden Fit Bonuses
* Has some hidden fit bonuses when equipped with certain equipment. Please see [[Hidden Fit Bonuses]] for more details.
===Important Information===
* Helper for the following equipment:
** Improvement: [[16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 mod.2]]
** Improvement & upgrade: [[16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6]]
==Drop Locations==
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==Voice Lines==
==Voice Lines==
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{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = Introduction
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = Introduction
|origin =How are you doing? Battleship, South Dakota, 出撃準備に問題はない。提督、今日は頼むぞ。
|origin =How are you doing? Battleship, South Dakota, 出撃準備に問題はない。提督、今日も頼むぞ。
|translation =How are you doing? Battleship South Dakota, ready to sortie. Admiral, I'm counting on you today too.
|translation =How are you doing? Battleship South Dakota, ready to sortie. Admiral, I'm counting on you today too.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Library
|scenario = Library
|origin =South Dakota-class, USS battleship South Dakotaだ。高速空母機動部隊の護衛、南方ソロモンで水上艦隊に殴り合いなど、前線で活躍戦艦だ。Black Princeなどと呼ぼれたな〜。何？疫病神だっと？しらんな。
|origin =South Dakota-class, USS battleship South Dakotaだ。高速空母機動部隊の護衛、南方ソロモンで水上艦隊の殴り合いなど前線で活躍した戦艦だ。Black Princeなどとも呼ばれたな。何？疫病神だっと？知らんな。
|translation =I'm the South Dakota-class USS battleship, South Dakota. From being an escort for high-speed carrier task forces to getting into a surface brawl in the Southern Solomons<ref>Referring to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Naval_Battle_of_Guadalcanal Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal] where she engaged in a night-time brawl with [[Kirishima]] alongside Washington.</ref>, I'm a battleship that served admirably on the front lines. I was also together with Black Prince and the others<ref>Referring to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Black_Prince_(81) HMS Black Prince] that fought alongside her in the closing days of the war in attacks on the Japanese Home Islands.</ref>. What? Who are you calling a "Jinx"?<ref>Likely referring to the unfortunate number of accidents she encountered. See [[South Dakota#Trivia|trivia]] for details.</ref> I wouldn't know anything about that.
|translation =I'm the South Dakota-class USS battleship, South Dakota. From being an escort for high-speed carrier task forces to getting into surface brawls in the Southern Solomons<ref>Referring to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Naval_Battle_of_Guadalcanal Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal] where she engaged in a night-time brawl with [[Kirishima]] alongside Washington.</ref>, I'm a battleship that served admirably on the front lines. I was also called the Black Prince. What? Who are you calling a "Jinx"?<ref>Likely referring to the unfortunate number of accidents she encountered. See [[#Trivia|trivia]] for details.</ref> I wouldn't know anything about that.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Secretary 3
|scenario = Secretary 3
|origin =何だ？何が気になる？あぁ、電気回路か？…うるさいな。電源の大事さは誰よりをしてる。次はうまくやる…あぁ、あいつな？うまくやるよ。
|origin =何だ？何が気になる？あぁ、電気回路か？…うるさいな。電源の大事さは誰よりも知ってる。次はうまくやる…あぁ、あいつな？うまくやるよ。
|translation =What? What do want to know? Ah, about my electrical systems? ...Shaddup, I know better than anyone else how important electrics are. I'll do better next time... Ah, her? We'll get them next time.
|translation =What? What are you worried about? Ah, about my electrical systems? ...Shaddup, I know better than anyone else how important electrical power is. I'll do better next time... Ah, her? We'll get them time.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Idle
|scenario = Idle
|origin =おぉ、霧島、元気そうだな。結構なことだ。今度は一緒に戦えるな。小憎らしいheavy cruiserも揃っているな。昨日は敵は今日の…あぁ、そうだ、日本語でなんと言ったかな…そう！友達！それだ。頼むぞ。
|origin =おぉ、霧島、元気そうだな。結構なことだ。今度は一緒に戦えるな。小憎らしいheavy cruiserも揃っているな。昨日の敵は今日の…あぁ、そうだ、日本語でなんと言ったかな…そう！友達！それだ。頼むぞ。
|translation =Oh, Kirishima, you're looking well. That's great. I'll be fighting by your side this time. Including that pesky heavy cruiser.<ref>Likely referring to either [[Takao]] or [[Atago]] that was responsible for leaving her "deaf, dumb and blind" at Guadalcanal.</ref> Yesterday's enemy is today's... Ah, yeah, what was that term in Japanese? ...Yes! Friend! That's it. I'm counting on you.
|translation =Oh, Kirishima, you're looking well. That's great. I'll be fighting by your side this time. All those pesky heavy cruisers are here too.<ref>Likely referring to [[Takao]] and [[Atago]] that were responsible for leaving her "deaf, dumb and blind" at Guadalcanal.</ref> Yesterday's enemy is today's... Ah, yeah, what was the word in Japanese? ...Yes! Friend! That's it. I'm counting on you.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Wedding
|scenario = Wedding
|origin =提督、どうした？あぁ、霧島とことか…？いや、あいつはいいやつだ。なんだか妙に気が合うんだ。なぜだろうな。あぁ、提督、お前もだ。不思議だな。
|origin =提督、どうした？あぁ、霧島のことか…？いや、あいつはいいやつだ。なんだか妙に気が合うんだ。なぜだろうな。あぁ、提督、お前もだ。不思議だな。
|translation =Admiral, what's the matter? Ah, is it about Kirishima...? No, she's a good girl. She just gives me a strange feeling. Ah, you do too, Admiral. It's so strange.
|translation =Admiral, what's the matter? Ah, is it about Kirishima...? No, she's a good girl. We get along strangely well. Ah, you do too, Admiral. It's so strange.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Docking Minor
|scenario = Docking Minor
|origin =装甲は抜かれていないが…念のため、かな？
|origin =装甲は抜かれていないが…念のため、かな？
|translation =My armour hasn't been penetrated but... just in case, I guess?
|translation =My armor hasn't been penetrated but... just in case, I guess?
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Docking Major
|scenario = Docking Major
|origin =電源、電気回路、入念に確認を頼むぞ。洒落にならん。
|origin =電源、電気回路、入念に確認を頼むぞ。洒落にならん。
|translation =Please check my power and electrical network carefully. Don't cut corners.
|translation =Please check my power and circuitry carefully. Don't cut corners.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = MVP
|scenario = MVP
|origin =うん、battle starか？もらっておこう。Washingtonめ、どうだ？
|origin =うん、battle starか？もらっておこう。Washingtonめ、どうだ？ふふん。
|translation =Yep, a battle star? I accept. Well Washington, what do you think?
|translation =Yep, a battle star? I accept. Well Washington, what do you think?
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = MVP
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = MVP
|origin =うん、battle starか？もらっておこう。Washingtonめ、どうだ？あぁ、霧島、これを見てくれ！
|origin =うん、battle starか？もらっておこう。Washingtonめ、どうだ？あぁ、霧島、これを見てくれ！
|translation =Yep, a battle star? I accept. Well Washington, what do you think? Ah, Kirishima, check this out!
|translation =Hmm, a battle star? I accept. Well Washington, what do you think?<ref>Likely referring to the fact that the crew of the Washington felt she got too much credit for their actions at Guadalcanal.</ref> Ah, Kirishima, check this out!
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Minor Damage 1
|scenario = Minor Damage 1
|origin =あはぁ、電源は？よし、また行ける。
|origin =あはぁ、電源は？よし、まだ行ける。
|translation =Argh, is the power still up? Great, I can still fight.
|translation =Argh, is the power still up? Great, I can still fight.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Minor Damage 2
|scenario = Minor Damage 2
|origin =そ、装甲はだてではない！
|origin =そ、装甲は伊達ではない！
|translation =M-my armour isn't just for show!
|translation =M-my armor isn't just for show!
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = Minor Damage 2
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = Minor Damage 2
|origin =装甲はだてではない！沈むかよ！
|origin =装甲は伊達ではない！沈むかよ！
|translation =My armour isn't just for show! Like hell I'll sink!
|translation =My armor isn't just for show! Like hell I'll sink!
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Major Damage
|scenario = Major Damage
|origin =んー、上部構造ぶつが…電源は生きているか！？っち、下がるしかない…のか…
|origin =んー、上部構造物が…電源は生きているか！？っち、下がるしかない…のか…
|translation =Gah, my superstrucure has been... is the power still up!? Tch, I'll have to fall back... then...
|translation =Gah, my superstructure has been... is the power still up!? Tch, I'll have to fall back... then...
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = Major Damage
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true|scenario = Major Damage
|origin =あへぇ、上部構造ぶつが…電源は生きているか！？よし、まだだ…まだ戦える！
|origin =あへぇ、上部構造物が…電源は生きているか！？よし、まだだ…まだ戦える！
|translation =Gah, my superstrucure has been... is the power still up!? Great, then I can still... fight on!
|translation =Gah, my superstructure has been... is the power still up!? Great, then I can still... fight on!
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai
{{ShipquoteKai
|scenario = Sunk
|scenario = Sunk
|origin =戦場で…沈むのか……あぁ、それもいい…静かだ…な…
|origin =戦場で…沈むのか……あぁ、それもいい…静かだ…な…
|translation =So I'm sinking... on this battlefield...... Ah, that's fine too... It's so... peaceful...
|translation =So I'm sinking... on the battlefield...... Ah, that's fine too... It's so... peaceful...
}}
}}
|}
|}<references/>
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 00:00
|scenario = 00:00
|origin =日付が変わったぞ。そうだな、今日はこのSouth Dakotaが、提督の業務は サポートしよう。よし。
|origin =日付が変わったぞ。そうだな、今日はこのSouth Dakotaが、提督の業務をサポートしよう。よし。
|translation =It's a new day. That's right, I'll be helping with your work today, Admiral. Yep.
|translation =It's a new day. That's right, I'll be helping with your work today, Admiral. Yep.
}}
}}
|scenario = 01:00
|scenario = 01:00
|origin =It's 1 o'clock. 当直か…それはそれで悪くないな。
|origin =It's 1 o'clock. 当直か…それはそれで悪くないな。
|translation =It's 1 o'clock. Being on watch... doesn't actually feel too bad.
|translation =It's 1 o'clock. Being on duty... doesn't actually feel too bad.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 02:00
|scenario = 02:00
|origin =2 o'clock. ウシミツtimeっと言ったか…さて、なにかやることはないか？
|origin =2 o'clock. ウシミツtimeっと言ったか…さて、なにかやることはないか？
|translation =2 o'clock. So this is what they call "ushimitsu time"... Now, is there anything else to do?<ref>"Ushimitsu" is the "hour of the ox". It refers to the time between 0200-0230 in traditional Japanese timekeeping.</ref>
|translation =2 o'clock. So this is what they call the "ushimitsu hour"... Now, is there anything else to do?<ref>"Ushimitsu" is the "hour of the ox". It refers to the time between 0200-0230 in traditional Japanese timekeeping.</ref>
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 03:00
|scenario = 03:00
|origin =3 o'clock. 提督、流石に少し眠いか？Coffeeを入れよ。特製だ。まってろ。
|origin =3 o'clock. 提督、流石に少し眠いか？Coffeeを入れよう。特製だ。まってろ。
|translation =3 o'clock. Admiral, aren't you even a bit sleepy? I'll make some coffee. It's a special blend. Wait a minute.
|translation =3 o'clock. Admiral, aren't you even a bit sleepy? I'll make some coffee. It's a special blend. Wait a minute.
}}
}}
|scenario = 07:00
|scenario = 07:00
|origin =7 o'clock. 朝飯は、スクランブルエッグにカリカリのベーコン、トースト。さあ、食べた、食べた！
|origin =7 o'clock. 朝飯は、スクランブルエッグにカリカリのベーコン、トースト。さあ、食べた、食べた！
|translation =7 o'clock. For breakfast we have scrambled eggs, crispy bacon and toast. Go on, dig in!
|translation =7 o'clock. For breakfast we have scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and toast. Go on, dig in!
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 08:00
|scenario = 08:00
|origin =8 o'clock. 朝飯は足りたか？結構。では、特性coffeeとfruitsをどぞ。置くぞ。
|origin =8 o'clock. 朝飯は足りたか？結構。では、特製coffeeとfruitsをどうぞ。置くぞ。
|translation =8 o'clock. Did you have enough for breakfast? Good to hear. Now have some of my special coffee and fruits. I'll leave it here.
|translation =8 o'clock. Did you have enough for breakfast? Good to hear. Now have some of my special coffee and fruits. I'll leave it here.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 10:00
|scenario = 10:00
|origin =10 o'clo…あぁ、早速ご途上か、霧島？今日は元気そうだな、なによりだ。一戦やるか？レーダーは封じてやってもいいぞ。あははは…あぁ、いたい！もうくるかよ！？
|origin =10 o'clo…あぁ、早速ご登場か、霧島？今日は元気そうだな、なによりだ。一戦やるか？レーダーは封じてやってもいいぞ。あははは…あぁ、いたい！もうくるのかよ！？
|translation =10 o'clo- Ah, fancy meeting you here, Kirishima. You're looking very well today despite everything. Shall we have a match? I won't even use my RADAR. Ahahaha-... Ah, ow! You're already starting?
|translation =10 o'clo- Ah, fancy meeting you here, Kirishima. You're looking very well today despite everything. Shall we have a match? I won't even use my RADAR. Ahahaha-... Ah, ow! You're already starting?
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 13:00
|scenario = 13:00
|origin =1 o'clock. SoDak特製サンドイッチどうだった？そうか。よし、まだ作ってやる。
|origin =1 o'clock. SoDak特製サンドイッチはどうだった？そうか。よし、まだ作ってやる。
|translation =1 o'clock. How were my special sandwiches? I see. Alright, I'll make them for you again.
|translation =1 o'clock. How were my special sandwiches? I see. Alright, I'll make them for you again.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 15:00
|scenario = 15:00
|origin =3 o'clock. あなたが、あの、大和か！？会えてが光栄だ！あぁ、よろしく頼む。
|origin =3 o'clock. あなたが、あの、大和か！？会えて光栄だ！あぁ、よろしく頼む。
|translation =3 o'clock. So you're the great Yamato!? It's an honour to meet you! Ah, it's my pleasure.
|translation =3 o'clock. So you're the great Yamato!? It's an honor to meet you! Ah, it's my pleasure.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 16:00
|scenario = 16:00
|origin =4 o'clock. あぁ、そうだ。高速空母機動部隊護衛として、対空戦にも活躍したさ。あぁ、そうだ！空母守るのは、私の大事な使命の一つだからな！
|origin =4 o'clock. あぁ、そうだ。高速空母機動部隊の護衛として、対空戦にも活躍したさ。あぁ、そうだ！空母を守るのは、私の大事な使命の一つだからな！
|translation =4 o'clock. Yeah, that's right. I served with distinction in anti-air combat while part of the high-speed carrier task force's escort. Yep, that's right! Protecting the carriers is one of my most important duties.
|translation =4 o'clock. Yeah, that's right. I served with distinction in anti-air roles and as part of the high-speed carrier task force's escort. Yep, that's right! Protecting the carriers is one of my most important duties.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 17:00
|scenario = 17:00
|origin =5 o'clock. あぁ、夕日は…しみるな…
|origin =5 o'clock. あぁ、夕日は…しみるな…
|translation =5 o'clock. Yeah, the sunset... really gets to you...<ref>As in really makes an impression.</ref>
|translation =5 o'clock. Yeah, the sunset... really gets to you...
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 19:00
|scenario = 19:00
|origin =7 o'clock. ふぁ、Hornet、お前料理うまいな。いつかあいつらにも食わしてもやりてな。
|origin =7 o'clock. ふぁ、Hornet、お前料理うまいな。いつかあいつらにも食わしてやりてえな。
|translation =7 o'clock. Whoa, Hornet, your cooking is real good. I wanna let the others try it some day.
|translation =7 o'clock. Whoa, Hornet, your cooking is real good. I wanna let the others try it some day.
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 21:00
|scenario = 21:00
|origin =9 o'clock. なんか、小さいのがうるさいな。あれ？あいつ、昔蹴散らしいたやつらに似てるな…似てるな…
|origin =9 o'clock. なんか、小さいのがうるさいな。あれ？あいつ、昔蹴散らしたやつらに似てる…似てるな…
|translation =9 o'clock. Those little ones are kind of noisy now. Huh? She looks like the one that got away back then... She really does...<ref>Likely referring to [[Shikinami]] that turned to open the range after being fired on by South Dakota at the Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.</ref>
|translation =9 o'clock. Those little ones are kind of noisy now. Huh? She looks like the one that got away back then... She really does...<ref>Likely referring to [[Shikinami]] that turned to open the range after being fired on by South Dakota at the Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.</ref>
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 22:00
|scenario = 22:00
|origin =10 o'clock. ちょっち艤装の調子が、Prometheusにやつを見てもらうか…えぇ、明石？おぉ！
|origin =10 o'clock. ちょっち艤装の調子が、Prometheusのやつに見てもらうか…?えぇ、明石？おぉ！
|translation =10 o'clock. I should have Prometheus give my rigging a quick once over... Eh, Akashi? Oooh!<ref>Referring to the repair ship [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Prometheus_(AR-3) Prometheus] that gave her some quick repairs after Guadalcanal.</ref>
|translation =10 o'clock. I should have Prometheus give my rigging a quick once over...? Eh, Akashi? Oooh!<ref>Referring to the repair ship [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Prometheus_(AR-3) Prometheus] that gave her some quick repairs after Guadalcanal.</ref>
}}
}}
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
{{ShipquoteKai|kai = true
|scenario = 23:00
|scenario = 23:00
|origin =11 o'clock. 今日もあと少しで終わり。提督、おつかれ。また明日で頑張れいこう。Good night!
|origin =11 o'clock. 今日もあと少しで終わり。提督、おつかれ。また明日も頑張っていこう。Good night!
|translation =11 o'clock. The day will be over soon. Admiral, good work. Let's work hard tomorrow too. Good night!
|translation =11 o'clock. The day will be over soon. Admiral, good work. Let's work hard tomorrow too. Good night!
}}
}}
|}
|}<references/>
<references/>
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===Seasonal===
{{SeasonalHeaderOld}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Autumn_2020|Autumn 2020]]
|origin = 提督なんだ？りんご飴食うか？あぁ、そうだ！霧島の分も買ってきてやろう。
|translation = What is it, Admiral? Want a candy apple? Ah, right! Let's go buy some for Kirishima too.
|audio = South_Dakota_Autumn_2020_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes = Secretary 1
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Autumn_2020|Autumn 2020]]
|origin = 楽しいな。提督、ここの秋、好きになりそうだ。おぉ、あいつは…なんだっけ…あぁ、迅鯨！血相を変えてどうした？りんご飴食うか？
|translation = It's really fun. Admiral, I think I'm falling in love with autumn here. Oh, who was she... again... Ah, Jingei! What's with the new look? Want a candy apple?
|audio = South_Dakota_Autumn_2020_Secretary_3.mp3
|notes = Secretary 3
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Autumn_2020|Autumn 2020]]
|origin = この格好でも負けるかよ！くらえ！
|translation = I still won't lose looking like this! Eat this!
|audio = South_Dakota_Autumn_2020_Attack.mp3
|notes = Attack
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Christmas_2020|Christmas 2020]]
|origin = まあ、ターキーはどこで食ってもうまいよな？あぁ、何だズイカク？別にお前のこと言ってじゃ…あぁ、テメー、何！？やるか！？かかってこいよ！全部落としてやるぜ！
|translation = Yeah, turkey is delicious no matter where you get it right? Ah, what is it, Zuikaku? That wasn't directed at you... Ah, son of a... What!? You wanna go!? Bring it! I'll sweep the skies!
|audio = South Dakota_Christmas_2020_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/End_of_Year_2020|End of Year 2020]]
|origin = 年末オオソウジってやつか…わかってる、わかってる、けど、こういうのはMightyがやればいいよ。なあ、Mighty？…あぁ、てーめー、なんだこら！？やんのか！？上等だ！
|translation = A year-end spring clean? ...I get it, I get it, but Mighty is more suited to these things. Isn't that right, Mighty? ...Wha, what the hell did you just say to me!? You wanna go!? Alright then!
|audio = South_Dakota_Year_End_2020_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Setsubun_2021|Setsubun 2021]]
|origin = はぁ〜、これが例のセツブンね？私達の鬼は？えぇ！？Coloradoがやんの？マジ？じゃあ、遠慮なく。
|translation = Oooh, so this is that "Setsubun" custom. Who's our oni? Huh!? Colorado is? Seriously? Well then, I won't hold back.
|audio = South_Dakota_Setsubun_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Valentine's_Day_2021|Valentine's Day 2021]]
|origin = なんかそういうことらしいんで。私もやるさ、チョコ。あぁ、いらねえならいいの。…Really? じゃあ、はい。
|translation = So that's what this is. I'll give you chocolate too. Ah, it's fine if you don't want any... Really? Then here you go.
|audio = South_Dakota_Valentines_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/White_Day_2021|White Day2021]]
|origin =なるほど。お返しってのがあるわけね？I see…ん？えぇ？これ、提督の手作りな？はぁ、器用だね…
|translation = I get it. So this is that "return gift"? I see... Hmmm? Huh? You made this yourself, Admiral? Wooow, you put a lot of effort into this...
|audio = South_Dakota_White_Day_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Coming_of_Spring_2021|Coming of Spring 2021]]
|origin =これがJapanの春か？桜てのは、きれいだな。霧島、それ、なんの準備だ？それ。オハナミ？私もいいの？
|translation = So this is spring in Japan, huh? The cherry blossoms are beautiful. Kirishima, what are those preparations for? Yeah, those. Cherry blossom viewing? Can I join in too?
|audio = South_Dakota_Spring_2021_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Eighth_Anniversary|8th Anniversary]]
|origin = 8th Anniversary? 確かなすごいね。提督、頑張ったね。私も頑張ろうっと。 You made it. Congrats!
|translation = It's the 8th Anniversary? That's definitely amazing. Admiral, you really worked hard. I need to work hard too. You made it. Congrats!
|audio = South Dakota_8th Anniversary_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Summer_2021|Summer 2021]]
|origin = 暑いね。え？この格好？あぁ、いや、大和も榛名もそうだしさ、そういうもんじゃねの？あぁ、違うの？
|translation = It's hot. Huh? Why am I dressed like this? Well, I mean, Yamato and Haruna are dressed like this too, right? Ah, it's different?
|audio = South Dakota Summer 2021 Secretary 1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Autumn_2021|Saury 2021]]
|origin = サンマOperation、OK. 電装系、再度確認だ。漁の最中にshortとか、洒落になんないからね。
|translation = Ready for the Saury Operation. I've double-checked my electrical systems. It wouldn't be funny to get a short while fishing.
|audio = South Dakota Saury 2021 Secretary 1.mp3
|notes =
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Seasonal/Ninth_Anniversary|9th Anniversary]]
|origin = 9th anniversary? おめでとう！提督、頑張ったね！私も三年目か。結構頑張った。You made it, congrats!
|translation = 9th anniversary? Congrats! You sure worked hard, Admiral! So it's my third year then. I worked pretty hard too. You made it, congrats!
|audio = South Dakota 9th Anniversary_Secretary_1.mp3
|notes =
}}
|}<references/>
{{clear}}
===Misc Lines===
{{SeasonalHeaderOld}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Summer 2020 Event]]
|origin = USS South Dakota, 了解。突入だ！
|translation = USS South Dakota, acknowledging. ATTACK!
|audio = Ship_Voice_South_Dakota_Rainy-Summer_2020_Event_Friend_Fleet_1.mp3
|notes = Friend Fleet 1
}}
{{SeasonalQuote
|scenario = [[Summer 2020 Event]]
|origin = Battleship South Dakota, 戦場海域に到達。これより、友軍艦隊を援護する。Open fire!
|translation = Battleship South Dakota has arrived on the battlefield. We'll now support the friendly fleet. Open fire!
|audio = Ship_Voice_South_Dakota_Rainy-Summer_2020_Event_Friend_Fleet_2.mp3
|notes = Friend Fleet 2
}}
|}<references/>
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==CG==
==CG==
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{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" width=100%
!Regular
!Regular
|-
|-
|<gallery>
|<gallery>
Ship Full South Dakota.png|Base
Ship Full South Dakota Damaged.png|Base Damaged
Ship Full South Dakota Kai.png|Kai
Ship Full South Dakota Kai Damaged.png|Kai Damaged
</gallery>
</gallery>
|}
|}
==Drop Locations==
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!Seasonal
|-
|<gallery>
South Dakota Full Autumn 2020.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2020|Autumn 2020]]
South Dakota Full Autumn 2020 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2020|Autumn 2020 Damaged]]
South Dakota Kai Full Autumn 2020.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2020|Kai Autumn 2020]]
South Dakota Kai Full Autumn 2020 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Autumn_2020|Kai Autumn 2020 Damaged]]
South Dakota Full 8th Anniversary.png|[[Seasonal/Eighth_Anniversary|8th Anniversary]]
South Dakota Full 8th Anniversary Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Eighth_Anniversary|8th Anniversary Damaged]]
South Dakota Full Summer 2021.png|[[Seasonal/Summer_2021|Summer 2021]]
South Dakota Full Summer 2021 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Summer_2021|Summer 2021 Damaged]]
South Dakota Kai Full Summer 2021.png|[[Seasonal/Summer_2021|Kai Summer 2021]]
South Dakota Kai Full Summer 2021 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Summer_2021|Kai Summer 2021 Damaged]]
South Dakota Full Valentines 2024.png|[[Seasonal/Valentine's Day 2023|Valentine's Day 2024]]
South Dakota Full Valentines 2024 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Valentine's Day 2023|Valentine's Day 2024 Damaged]]
South Dakota Kai Full Valentines 2024.png|[[Seasonal/Valentine's Day 2023|Kai Valentine's Day 2024]]
South Dakota Kai Full Valentines 2024 Damaged.png|[[Seasonal/Valentine's Day 2023|Kai Valentine's Day 2024 Damaged]]
</gallery>
|}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Her abyssal form is assumed to be the [[New Southern Battleship Princess]].
;General Information
* She is named after the state of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota South Dakota].
* She is named after the state of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota South Dakota].
* She was launched on the 7th of June 1941.
* Scrapped in 1962.
;Update History
* She was added on the 11th of July 2020 as [[Summer 2020 Event]] E6 reward.
;Misc
* Her reputation as a jinx is possibly due to all of the following incidents:
* Her reputation as a jinx is possibly due to all of the following incidents:
** Her career started with an engine breakdown in August 1942, but repairs were completed the next morning.
** Her career started with an engine breakdown in August 1942, but repairs were completed the next morning.
** In the same battle, she engaged enemies with her rear turrets and set her [[OS2U]]s on fire. The second salvo knocked 2 of the 3 burning planes overboard and put out the fire on the third.
** In the same battle, she engaged enemies with her rear turrets and set her [[OS2U]]s on fire. The second salvo knocked 2 of the 3 burning planes overboard and put out the fire on the third.
** Her electrical systems were restored, but the shock from the subsequent salvo knocked out all her electrics again.
** Her electrical systems were restored, but the shock from the subsequent salvo knocked out all her electrics again.
* In October 1944, she collided with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Aldebaran Aldebaran].
** In October 1944, she collided with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Aldebaran Aldebaran].
* In November 1944, anti-air fire from other ships in her task force killed some of her crew.
** In November 1944, anti-air fire from other ships in her task force killed some of her crew.
* In April 1945, some propellant exploded in her turret while resupplying from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Wrangell_(AE-12) Wrangell]. Her crew was forced to flood her turret to prevent a detonation.
** In April 1945, some propellant exploded in her turret while resupplying from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Wrangell_(AE-12) Wrangell]. Her crew was forced to flood her turret to prevent a detonation.
* Survived World War II.
==See Also==
* [[wikipedia:USS South Dakota (BB-57)|Wikipedia entry on South Dakota]]
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