Christopher Richard McKinnies Prescott Pike was a human male who was introduced in the first Star Trek pilot The Cage. Born in Mojave, California in the early 23rd century Pike entered Starfleet Academy after being recruited by Admiral Alexander Marcus - this was prior to the creation of the alternate reality in 2233 where the life of Christopher Pike from that reality diverged from the original Pike's life. The Federation honored Pike by naming the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor after him. The medal was one of the highest decorations the Federation could give to members of Starfleet.