Fortunes of War novels 2

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. On the eve of her maiden voyage, Star Empire is stolen by terrorists who demand a rendezvous with the Enterprise.

Kirk is wanted for questioning in connection with the theft of transwarp, the Federation's newest, most advanced propulsion system.