You’d think a ship that size would need people on board for equipment maintenance and breakdowns. Color me skeptical.
Our biggest problem is no tech, it’s the lack of functioning shipyards and men to build ships. Our ship production is abysmal.
That's true, but on the flip-side, think how much space can be saved by not having to support humans. No bridge, no mess hall, no bunks, no toilets, no laundry, no fresh water. It will probably carry more weapons and cargo than another vessel twice its size
The only problem - take out the satellites controlling it, and it becomes a piece of junk floating in the sea.
My guess is it’s equipped for and capable of man-piloted operations for short duration stretches when desired or necessary. Human amenities would be as few as necessary for hours long usage, not many days or longer. jmo