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A mysterious alien race holds a secret that could destroy the USS Enterprise.

Imbalance is a Pocket TNG novel – #22 in the numbered series – written by V.E. Mitchell. Published by Pocket Books, it was first released in June 1992.

Summary[]

From the book cover
The crew of the USS Enterprise-D are ordered to the Jarada homeworld to begin tentative diplomatic relations with the reclusive species. The Jarada begin by encouraging an away team to visit the surface. However, as soon as the away team reach the surface, the Jarada change their posture, cut off all communications from and to the ship, and begin attacking the Enterprise. It's up to Captain Picard to save the lives of the away team before its too late.

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Memorable quotes[]

"If you're after certainties in this universe, Will, you'll have to deal with something other than living beings."

- Counselor Troi (p. 8)

Background information[]

Characters[]

Jean-Luc Picard
Captain.
William T. Riker
Commander
Beverly Crusher
CMO.
Deyller
Lieutenant.
Reggie Tanaka
Ensign.
Leila Koryerv
Jenny Li
Chang
Lieutenant.
Handler
Ensign.
Mendosa
Lieutenant.

References[]

Jarada

External links[]


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