2. Dr. Daystrom
Another doctor reference comes when Pike is summoned to attend a meeting at the Daystrom Conference Room at Starfleet HQ. Who could this be referring to, perhaps? That's right, it's Dr. Richard Daystrom, who appeared in the Original Series episode "The Ultimate Computer", playing the inventor of a revolutionary tactical and control computer called the "M-5 Multitronic System" which can take control of the entire Enterprise. Naturally, this has some nasty consequences, and things don't go well for Daystrom. Nothing of that sort happens here, but it's a nice reference to a memorable character in a classic Trek episode from its second season.