Felpesian Autocracy

A government once considered very hostile by the Federation. An old Starfleet regulation still on the books orders all Starfleet vessels to go to red alert when encountering a Felpesian battleship. Dillon, while in command of the Explorer, encountered a Felpesian ship and followed the regulation to the letter...even though the Felpesian Autocracy are now Federation members. Captain Baxter was not amused. ("Of Gods and First Officers" [TRK, VEX])