Starbase 343

Starbase 343 was a Federation starbase administered by Starfleet. This base was located in the Beta Quadrant.
The starbase was operational by at least 2256. () In that year, this starbase's location was labeled on the star chart "Alpha/Beta Quadrant Overview" in the ready room aboard the . ()
In 2257, during the first , the starbase was occupied by the Klingons. () 
Later that year, its location was labeled on the star chart showing the trajectory of Lieutenant Spock's shuttle. ()
In 2258, its location was labeled on a star chart seen on the main viewscreen of the . ()
In 2366, the was diverted to the starbase to transport urgently needed medical supplies to the Alpha Leonis system, postponing its rendezvous with the . Several Enterprise-D crewmembers took extended shore leave here during this transport, as it was expected to be a quiet mission. ()
The starbase's location was labeled in a Federation star chart that was in Fleet Admiral Kirsten Clancy's office at Starfleet Headquarters in 2399 and on the bridge of the in 2401. Starbase 343 was in or near to neutral space. ()
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