The badger-like Mele race prefer nocturnal light and subterranean living quarters, and the Anakuma is designed as a snug, trim mining ship, almost like a cozy warren capable of warp drive. As such, it is popular as much for its homey esthetic as its affordable performance. Its single-engine thruster is highly reliable while providing solid maneuverability. As the Mele saying goes, an Anakuma sails through the stars like a flying den.