Dreadnought! — Diane Carey

Star Empire is the Federation's most powerful new weapon--a dreadnought, first in a class of super-starships capable of outgunning a dozen Klingon cruisers, or subduing a galaxy.

On the eve of her maiden voyage, Star Empire is stolen by terrorists who demand a rendezvous with the Enterprise--and with Lieutenant Piper, stationed aboard Kirk's ship on her first training cruise. Now Piper must discover why her friends from Starfleet are among the terrorists . . . and why they insist the ship was stolen not to attack the Federation--but to save it!