UES Magellan

The UES Magellan, is an early exploration and surveying ship launched by the Unified Earth Government in 2363. The Magellan, and her sister ships had a ten-year mission to explore and survey the regions that would eventually become the. During its journey, the Magellan would rendezvous with several Earth colony ships, aiding, trading or solving disputes with the human settlers.

In 2368, five years into their mission, all Magellan-class ships were recalled to Earth to undergo a refit. The refit mostly included an advanced prototype Series II CODEN slipspace drive, integrating with the ship's fusion drives to allow the Magellan-class to traverse human space at greater speeds and efficiency.

In 2373, the Magellan and its sister ships were decommissioned over Mars, their mission being a resounding success by charting humanity's first starcharts and establishing a permanent sphere of influence for humanity across several light years. The Magellan was the most famous of its class, with the name being passed down in the future. Examples include the UNSC Carrier, which first launched in 2516.