Imbalance
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 .

Summary 
From the book cover
The crew of the  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 latehellip;

 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 
 The Jarada were originally heard but not seen in .

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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