The IBEX

The IBEX is a cell within a larger program. Five letters, all caps, an animal of Earth... is an indicator that this vessel is part of that program to only those who know. The program was created back in the days of the first Lunar colonies and serves to prevent Humanity from handicapping itself in petty rivalry. "Compassion, Principles, Restraint." The basis of the decision model trained to new captains for this program. New captains have to pass muster in a test performed by an AI with deep programming for this sort of thing. New Crew must pass tests to prove they fulfill the ethical mandates of the program. As they are not focused on missions outside of the Federation, they don't cross over with the enemies of Starfleet often. That isn't to say they never meet them, but not in ship to ship combat. Ever wondered why there arent labs all over the place producing world killing devices and going mad? Either SI, S31, or a ship much like the IBEX has taken action.