USS Chalice (NCC-7736)

The USS Chalice (NCC-7736) was a Mercy-class Federation starship. Like other Mercy-class ships, it was an Excelsior-class space frame modified extensively to serve as a hospital ship and medical transport. The Chalice was commanded by Captain Rye-jae Maddox between the years 2331 and 2339, after which he was given command of the Ambassador-class USS Tempest (NCC-10535).