The Kraken was developed as a smaller version of the Leviathan and as a direct competitor to the Titan. Many hauliers felt that the Leviathan was simply too large and their cargo bays were frequently half empty. The extra fuel required to open a worm hole for such an enormous ship meant that runs between smaller star systems were often uneconomic. The Kraken displaces a far less extravagant volume than its sister ship and as a consequence offers considerable savings on its operating costs. The fact that the vessel has lost little in terms of fire power has made the Kraken a popular alternative to the Titan.