Starbase 6

Starbase 6 is one of hundreds of Federation starbases constructed in the early 23rd century.

In 2264, Dr. Leonard H. McCoy traveled to Starbase 6 from the Aldebaran Colony, after taking of leave of absence from the USS Enterprise. (TOS novel: Strangers from the Sky).

In 2269, the USS Yorktown (NCC-1704) was enroute to Starbase 6 from Earth Colony 7 bearing the secret weapon, Excalibur. During the voyage the Yorktown was attacked by Andorian rebels in an attempt to capture the weapon. Fortunately, the Excalibur was placed inside a shuttlecraft and escaped. (TOS short story: "The Enchanted Pool", Star Trek: The New Voyages).

A few weeks later, a team of astrophysicists from Starbase 6 board the Enterprise for an investigation and observation of a nearby star about to go supernova. (TOS short story: "Marginal Existence", Star Trek: The New Voyages 2).

Shortly after, the Enterprise docked at Starbase 6 for shore leave and repairs following an extended mission to the planet Waycross. (TOS novel: Perry's Planet).

Starbase 6 was still operational in the 24th century. In 2365, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) transported Kareen Brianon to Starbase 6 from Gravesworld following the death of her mentor, Dr. Ira Graves. (TNG episode: "The Schizoid Man").