The Soren-Class light frigate exists for one purpose and one purpose only. To tote a frickin' lazer beeeem on its frickin' head. Much better than a sea bass, could, as well. The Soren carries a single DEWS experimental laser, and that is IT. The Soren also is better shielded than any of the previous ships, and has more comfortable crew quarters. The Soren is also an Iocastan foray into the realm of Nether propulsion systems, and uses the magnetic qualities of Netherrack to obtain lift, and the emanating heat energies of the Nether, channeled through portal thrusters.