First Federation
The First Federation is a political and military organization first encountered in the 23rd century.
Very little is known about the origins, deployment and population of the First Federation. The first significant encounter took place in 2266, when the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 seemed to cross into First Federation space, destroying a marker buoy in the process.
Shortly thereafter, the Enterprise encountered the flagship of the First Federation, the Fesarius. Charged with violating their territory, the Enterprise and its crew were threatened with destruction. However, after a series of bluffs and counter-bluffs, it was later discovered that the encounter had been a test, designed by the Fesarius' captain, Balok (External Link). A cultural exchange was proposed, with Enterprise crewman Dave Bailey remaining on board the Fesarius.
Trade between the First Federation and various Alpha Quadrant species continued into the 24th century, with tranya being a major export - Quark's on Deep Space 9 served the beverage (External Link).
