''An Imbalance of Power'' is an adventure published by FASA in 1986 for the science fiction role-playing game '' Star Trek: The Role Playing Game'', itself based on the TV series ''

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Plot summary

Although most ''Star Trek'' adventures feature the players as Starfleet officers, in this adventure, the player characters are

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officers on a D7 battlecruiser. They discover a primitive world with enormous deposits of durallium ore, which is an important component of warp drive shielding. Although the planet is currently embroiled in a civil war, the characters must somehow secure the planet as a client of the Klingon Empire.

Publication history

FASA first published ''Star Trek: The Roleplaying Game'' under license in 1982, and followed that with many supplements and stand-alone adventures. ''An Imbalance of Power'', a 48-page softcover book published in 1986, was written by Michael Mornard, with interior art by Darnell Williams and

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, and cover art by

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. The package also included two bound-in pamphlets, bound-in cardboard counter sheets, and a bound-in color map.

Reception

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reviewed ''An Imbalance of Power'' for '' White Dwarf'' #85, and stated that "The amount of work imposed on the referee is a drawback, but for those who like an occasional wargame this adventure is probably a must."

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Imbalance of Power Role-playing game supplements introduced in 1986 Star Trek: The Role Playing Game adventures