"Speed, comfort, and cargo, all in one vessel."
The Soban-class Light Freighter is a sleek, fast, and versatile vessel designed by the Soban of Soban Prime to meet the needs of independent traders, merchants, and explorers across the galaxy. Combining speed, durability, and luxury, it has become a staple of the League of Independent Systems’ commercial fleets and a favored ship among independent captains, smugglers, and mercenaries alike.
Its design reflects the Soban appreciation for efficiency and comfort, featuring a streamlined hull for rapid travel and interior cabins designed for crew and passengers. Though not intended for frontline combat, the Soban-class can defend itself with light defensive turrets and shields, making it capable of surviving minor skirmishes while maintaining high-speed evasion.
Crew Capacity: 10–50 depending on variant and passenger load
Cargo Capacity: Large hold optimized for modular use — cargo, passengers, or specialized equipment
Armament: Light defensive turrets, retractable point-defense systems, optional anti-pirate weapon modules
Defenses: Durable darksteel hull with medium shields, built for resilience rather than combat
Engines: High-speed sublight engines optimized for long-range travel; modest hyperspace drive for interstellar jumps
Special Features: Luxury cabins, passenger lounges, modular cargo holds, retractable sensor arrays, and small maintenance workshops
Basic cargo configuration for trading goods, supplies, and interplanetary shipments. Modular loading systems allow rapid loading and unloading, optimized for efficiency across L.I.S. trade networks.
Interior redesigned for comfort with private cabins, lounges, dining areas, and recreation rooms. Often used for tourism, VIP transport, or interplanetary shuttling.
Equipped with ore processing bays, modular cargo hoppers, and deployable mining drones, this variant is commonly seen servicing independent mining operations on resource-rich worlds like Skarkova or Vernali.
Optimized for liquid or gas cargo, including fuel, rare chemical compounds, or liquids harvested from exotic wildlife. Reinforced cargo tanks ensure safe long-distance transport.
Outfitted with winches, cranes, storage racks, and cutting tools, ideal for scavenging derelict ships, abandoned stations, or hazardous wrecks. Often used by freelance salvagers or pirates seeking quick profit.
The Soban-class Light Freighter embodies the Soban values of ingenuity, comfort, and efficiency. Its interiors feature wood and durasteel accents, subtle artistic carvings, and functional yet elegant layouts for both crew and passengers. Soban owners often decorate their ships with local gemstones, holographic art, and crafted furniture, blending utility with beauty.
Across the galaxy, the freighter is ubiquitous among independent operators, prized for its speed, reliability, and modular versatility. Passenger variants are popular with merchants, diplomats, and interstellar travelers, while cargo and mining versions support commerce and resource operations in remote systems.
Speed and Maneuverability: Capable of rapid transit between systems and evasion from threats
Durability: Thick hull and medium shields allow it to survive piracy and environmental hazards
Modular Interior: Easily configurable for cargo, passengers, or specialized operations
Luxury Cabins: Comfortable living spaces make long journeys pleasant for passengers and crew
Wide Adoption: Used widely by L.I.S. worlds, independents, and small factions across the galaxy
The Soban-class Light Freighter is more than a transport vessel — it is a home, a marketplace, and a safe haven for those who live and work among the stars. Its combination of speed, comfort, and adaptability has made it one of the most ubiquitous and reliable freighters in independent space, embodying the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Soban people.