Is there a ship with that we can compare the Syulen to in terms of stats, and why should we choose the Syulen over another ship of its class and role?

The Syulen, while classified as a starter, is more premium, so it sits in the same category as the Reliant Kore, Avenger Titan, and Nomad. The biggest reason to choose this over the others comes down to its alien design and styling. It's also particularly well-armed compared to its competitors (at the expense of cargo capacity) as well as being very agile for its size and shape due to having 24 maneuvering and 3 retro thrusters.