This design was actually based on a cruise ship. It is incredibly maneuverable, very low maintenance while deployed and can be operated with minimal watchstanders (I believe 5 sailors can operate the entire ship. There will be additional people operating the mission package)
“I believe 5 sailors can operate the entire ship.”
Maybe the Navy will outsource those 5 jobs to a low-cost country like...China...to help reduce costs. Hell, that’s what all “American companies” are doing these days.