  We theoretically propose that hexagonal silicon-based crystals, $P6/m$-Si$_6$
and $P6/m$-NaSi$_6$, are topological Dirac semimetals with superconducting
critical temperatures of 12 K and 13 K, respectively, at ambient pressure. Band
inversion occurs with the Fu-Kane topological invariant $\mathbb{Z}_2=1$, even
in the absence of spin-orbit coupling. The Dirac nodes protected by $C_6$
crystal rotational symmetry remain gapless with spin-orbit coupling. Using
first-principles calculations, we find pressure-induced topological phase
transitions for $P6/m$-Si$_6$ and $P6/m$-NaSi$_6$ with critical external
pressures of 11.5 GPa and 14.9 GPa, respectively. Above the critical pressures,
the Dirac bands are gapped with $\mathbb{Z}_2=0$, while the superconducting
states and the crystal symmetries are retained.Our results may shed light into
a search for silicon-based topological materials with superconductivity.

Superconductivity;Materials Science