The Ulysses was a merchant vessel owned by Carolyn Sykes. In 2257, Sykes took the Ulysses on a trading expedition to the Damocles Sector where she sold some merchandise to a group of Centauri. Once the deal was completed she continued on to Babylon 5, by chance docking some 20 minutes prior to an assassination attempt on the Kosh Naranek, the newly arrived Vorlon ambassador. Later when the crisis was resolved, the Ulysses departed the station. Just before boarding the Ulysses, Carolyn unsuccessfully tried to convince Sinclair to come with her, indicating they could purchase a bigger ship if they pooled their savings.