USS Reliant (NCC-42234)

The USS Reliant (NCC-42234) was a 24th century Federation starship operated by Starfleet.

History
In 2363, while serving as Admiral James Malcolm's adjust and holding the rank of commander. Kathleen Jemison assisted the admiral in implanting new security measures at Starfleet Headquarters as part of his plot to execute a military coup of Starfleet.

Later, as he was preparing to take over, Malcolm promoted Jemison to captain and gave her command of his flagship, Reliant. Malcolm then ordered Jemison to issue orders to the USS Enterprise-D in an attempt to recruit the Federation flagship to his cause. Instead, Jemison placed Malcolm under arrest for treason, revealing she had warned Starfleet of his plot. Malcolm tried to retake command of Reliant, but the crew sided with Jemison. Malcolm was taken into custody on Reliant and brought back to Earth to stand trial.