Vintage 1989 The New Star Trek Novel - Dreadnought - Paperback Book - By Diane Carey - Shop Stock Room Find. Released by Titan Books in 1989 and is based on the Star Trek The Original Series television program. 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 USS 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!! Shop Stock Room Find. Discovered in the stock room of a closed down shop with a whole host of other books and annuals from a similar era. All orders received before 4.00pm Monday to Fridays are shipped the same day