If you saw the construction on the command center you'd be surprised.
I agree that i would also prefer an in tank pump, but the command center is just an option for the guy that doesn't want a fuel cell, or sump, or to drop the tank, or run a frame rail pump.
BUT the initial shock of "really...a gas tank up front...." goes away when you hold the thing. It feels like a .750 inch wall piece of round billet aluminum. and it's not nearly as big as you'd think...the bottom portion isn't much bigger than a soda can.