Kraken

The Drake Kraken is designated as a Multi-role Light Carrier.^[1] With comfortable habs for a full crew, mammoth cargo capacity, and enough armament to blow even the most daunting frigate out of the sky, this self-sustaining flying fortress is the most ambitious project Drake has ever undertaken, and a testament to the empowerment of the people.^[2]

Specifications

Avionics
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Radars	TBD	L Radar	Large (Large)	1 x 1
Computers	TBD	M Computer	Medium (Medium)	1 x 6

Systems
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x total
Power Plants	TBD	C Power Plant	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2
Coolers	TBD	C Cooler	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2
Shield Generators	TBD	C Shield Generator	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2

Propulsion
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Fuel Intakes	TBD	C Fuel Intake	Capital (Capital)	1 x 4
Fuel Tanks		C Fuel Tank	Capital (Capital)	1 x 2
Quantum Drives	TBD	C Quantum Drive	Capital (Capital)	1 x 1
Jump Modules	TBD	C Jump Module	Capital (Capital)	1 x 1
Quantum Fuel Tanks		C Quantum Fuel Tank	Capital (Capital)	1 x 1

Thrusters
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Type	# per mount x Total
Main Thrusters		Main Thruster	N/A	1 x 8
		Retro Thruster	N/A	1 x 2
		VTOL Thruster	N/A	1 x 6
Maneuvering Thrusters		Maneuvering Thruster	N/A	1 x 12

Weaponry
Component	Manufacturer	Model	Details	Size (Max)	# per mount x Total
Turrets	TBD	S8 Manned Turret	Manned	8 (8)	2 x 1
	TBD	S6 Manned Turrets	Manned	6 (6)	2 x 4
	TBD	S5 Remote Turrets	Remote	5 (5)	2 x 4

Features

Turrets: Five manned and four remote turrets to provide complete coverage; suitable for both defense and attack.
Internal Hangars: Two multi-purpose hangars for storing anything from supplies to cargo to ships.
Landing Platforms: Six versatile landing pads support a varied fleet - four pads suit smaller fighters, while the two upper platforms accommodate medium-sized ships.
Dragonfly Bay: The rear of the ship consists of a vast cargo hold and a bay designed as a one-stop shop for Dragonflies, or other small vehicles, capable of rapid, dynamic deployment.
Escape Pods: Despite Being a Drake ship It is expected to come with Escape pods due to the size and nature of the craft.^[3]

Model

Series variants

Image	Name	Description
	Kraken Privateer	This variant effectively makes the Kraken a flying private marketplace / bazaar.^[4]

Gallery

Development

The Kraken was first introduced in 2017-12-01 in the vote "YOU Pick the Next Drake Ship". It came second in the vote to be the next Drake ship by backers with 37% of 37696 voters.^[5]

Pre-release appearance

During the 2950 Drake Defensecon, the ship was on display at the Riker Memorial Spaceport in Area18. It was represented by a downscaled holographic display of the model.^[6]