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| Name: | Rio Verde |
| Registry: | FR-258 |
| Class: | Durance |
| Type: | survey vessel |
| Affiliation: | Earth Starfleet |
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The UES Rio Verde (FR-258) was a Durance-class transport in United Earth Stellar Navy (and later United Earth Starfleet) service during the mid-22nd century. In the 2150s and now flagged as UESS (United Earth Space Ship), she was converted to be the sole member of a survey vessel subclass. The concept of a dedicated and versatile survey vessel rang true within certain branches of the nascent UFP Star Fleet and led to vessel classes that were much better equipped and manned for the role. (Star Fleet Starship Recognition Manual: Report #293: Durance Transport)
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