USS Promised Land

The USS Provider (NCC-68469) is a Federation Medical Cruiser in service in the late 24th century. The Provider was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2384, along with most of the starships that now comprise the Vanguard Fleet, and was commissioned in 2385 under the command of Captain Beverly Crusher, MD.

The Provider was immediately assigned to serve as the flagship of Task Force Provider whose primary task is to ensure that the logistical needs of Vanguard Command and the Vanguard Fleet are provided for. As such, the ship leads twenty-three (23) other starships during task force formation.