Beta Mariotia

Beta Mariotia is a class G yellow star with an associated star system located in the Mariotian sector, within a few days' travel of Starbase 44.

The system has at least three planets, including Beta Mariotia III, a Class M world which supported a Harahni farming colony.

History
In 2267, shortly after Ensign Pavel Chekov was promoted to junior navigator, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) left Starbase 44 to survey the Mariotian sector. A few days into their mission, the ship picked up a radio signal distress call from Beta Mariotia, two light years from their position, and diverted to the system at warp six.