The Ferengi are a fictional extraterrestrial race from the Star Trek universe. They first appeared in "The Last Outpost", the Seventh episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, during which they made first contact with the United Federation of Planets in 2364 on the planet Delphi Ardu, though they had been mentioned in the series' pilot, "Encounter at Farpoint". They and their culture are characterized by a mercantile obsession with profit and trade and their constant efforts to swindle people into bad deals. They are also known for their business acumen and for exploiting females. Notable Ferengi characters include Quark, Rom, Nog, Ishka, Zek, and Brunt. fair use screenshot This work is copyrighted. ... FicTioNaL is a Gaming Legend. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment series and media franchise. ... The Last Outpost is a first season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... The title as it appeared in most episodes opening credits. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Encounter at Farpoint was the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... Mercantilism is the economic theory that a nations prosperity depended upon its supply of gold and silver, that the total volume of trade is unchangeable. ... This box:      Misogyny (IPA: ) is hatred or strong prejudice against women; an antonym of philogyny. ... Quark, son of Keldar and Ishka, is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by Armin Shimerman, and a regular for the shows seven-year run. ... Rom is a recurring character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... For egg nog, corn nog and related drinks, see Eggnog. ... Ishka, daughter of Adred and widow of Keldar, is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by Cecily Adams and Andrea Martin. ...

Their home planet, Ferenginar, is a non-Federation world governed by the Grand Nagus and a Commerce Authority made primarily of the Council of Economic Advisors (formerly Board of Liquidators). Like most of their culture, their religion is also based on principles of capitalism: they offer prayers and monetary offerings to a Blessed Exchequer in hopes of entering the Divine Treasury upon death, and fear an afterlife spent in the Vault of Eternal Destitution. In the TV show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Grand Nagus is the title given to the political and economic leader of the fictional race known as the Ferengi. ...

Initial appearances

The Ferengi were originally meant to replace the Klingons as the Federation's arch-rival, but viewers could not see the ridiculous creatures as posing any kind of consistent threat. Thus, Paramount scrapped them as true threats, and they were usually shown on Star Trek: The Next Generation as being somewhat of a one-dimensional nuisance, and plots involving them were usually comedic ones. The main arch-rival for the Federation would instead turn out to be the Romulans and later the Cardassians. The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment series and media franchise. ... The starship Enterprise as it appeared on Star Trek Star Trek is a culturally significant science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s. ... Star Trek: The Animated Series is an animated science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. ... 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In "Encounter at Farpoint" the Bandi leader Groppler Zorn is the first to mention the Ferengi when he threatens to sell Farpoint Station to them, to which Picard said he hoped the Ferengi found the Bandi as tasty as their last associates. Oddly enough, internal references in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine made it clear that the Klingons and the Cardassians had been interacting with the Ferengi for years prior to Encounter at Farpoint, yet apparently the Federation never received information about the Ferengi in data exchanges with either race. In internal Star Trek chronology, however, the earliest known reference to the race occurs in the 2002 Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Dear Doctor", when, in 2151, a Valakian astronaut that encounters the crew of the Enterprise (NX-01) mentions the Ferengi in passing, but the Enterprise crew do not recognize the name. The crew would encounter the Ferengi themselves later that season in "Acquisition", but would never learn the name of their race, and thus not make the connection with the race mentioned by the Valalkian astronaut. Encounter at Farpoint was the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... Space station Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (ST:DS9 or STDS9 or DS9 for short) is a science fiction television series produced by Paramount and set in the Star Trek universe. ... Encounter at Farpoint was the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... The starship Enterprise (NX-01) Star Trek: Enterprise is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. ... Dear Doctor is the 12th episode (production #113) of the television series Star Trek: Enterprise. ... (Redirected from 2151) (21st century - 22nd century - 23rd century - other centuries) The twenty-second century comprises the years 2101 to 2200. ... The Enterprise (NX-01) is a starship in the Star Trek fictional universe commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer. ... Acquisition is the 18th episode (production #119) of the television series Star Trek: Enterprise. ...

Star Trek: The Next Generation first featured the three original Ferengi in the episode entitled "The Last Outpost". The original three Ferengi names were Letek (played by Armin Shimerman), Mordoc, and Kayron. The Last Outpost is a first season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Armin Shimerman (born November 5, 1949) is an American actor. ...

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was the series that focused the most on the Ferengi. Armin Shimerman joined the regular cast of the show as Ferengi bartender Quark. Other Ferengi also appeared on the show, most notably Quark's brother Rom (Max Grodenchik) and Rom's son Nog (Aron Eisenberg). Nog would later become the first ever Ferengi in Starfleet. Deep Space Nine, therefore, featured many episodes that centered around the Ferengi and explored their culture in depth. It was on Deep Space Nine that Ferenginar was first seen. Armin Shimerman (born November 5, 1949) is an American actor. ... Quark, son of Keldar and Ishka, is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by Armin Shimerman, and a regular for the shows seven-year run. ... Rom is a recurring character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... Max Grodénchik looking happy Max Grodénchik as Rom Max Grodénchik (12 November 1966- ), also known as Michael Grodénchik, is an United States actor. ... For egg nog, corn nog and related drinks, see Eggnog. ... Aron Eisenberg (born January 6, 1969 in Hollywood, California) is an actor best known for his role as Nog in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... For egg nog, corn nog and related drinks, see Eggnog. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Etymology

The name "Ferengi" is an Arabic name for European traders, or for Westerners in general. Both the Arabic word and the name are similarly pronounced /fɛˈrɪŋɡi/ (IPA). The name is likely derived from the Arabic word faranj or ifranj, "Franks", or possibly the Persian word farangi, meaning "foreigner". In Ethiopia, ferenj or ferenji has the same meaning. The Greeks used Farang or farangi to refer to western Europeans, especially from Catalonia. It has the connotations of an ethnic slur against Europeans, and was used as a partially derogatory term in India to denote the British, especially by those resisting British rule. However the word is often used in an affectionate way. The Star Trek usage is derived from the above.^[1] “Arabic” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... “Arabic” redirects here. ... This article is about the Frankish people and society. ... “Farsi” redirects here. ... Farangi A term for foreigners in Persian, possibly linked to the Franks. ... Anthem: Capital Barcelona Official language(s) Catalan,Spanish and Aranese. ... The Indian Independence Movement was a series of revolutions empowered by the people of India put forth to battle the British Empire for complete political independence, beginning with the Rebellion of 1857. ...

Anatomy

The ferengi are a humanoid species, somewhat smaller than humans, usually reaching approximately five feet in height. They have unusually large ears, which are more pronounced in males than in females, giving them an excellent sense of hearing. They have lobed foreheads, large, ribbed noses, ascending ribs, upper and lower lungs, and a four-lobed brain that cannot be read by the telepathic powers of Betazoids or Vulcans. Data once mentioned Ferengi being stronger than humans. However, they are usually shown as being significantly weaker than the average human. The ears, at least in males, are erogenous zones; the Ferengi colloquially use the word lobes much as the word balls is used in modern English (as in, "I didn't think you had the lobes for that"). The Ferengi also use the word "oo-mox," which has no English translation, to describe the sensations they feel when their ears are stimulated. Ferengi teeth resemble jagged spikes, and they use a hand-held "tooth sharpener" to maintain them. The term humanoid refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. ... Human beings are defined variously in biological, spiritual, and cultural terms, or in combinations thereof. ... For other uses, see Ear (disambiguation). ... Hearing is the following: Hearing is the sense by which sound is perceived. ... The human rib cage. ... The heart and lungs (from an older edition of Grays Anatomy) The lung is an organ belonging to the respiratory system and interfacing to the circulatory system of air-breathing vertebrates. ... For other uses, see Brain (disambiguation). ... Telepathy is the communication of messages or thoughts directly from one mind to another. ... In the fictional Star Trek universe, Betazoids are a sentient humanoid species from the planet Betazed, a member of the United Federation of Planets. ... It has been suggested that Tplana-hath be merged into this article or section. ... Data[1] is a character, portrayed by Brent Spiner, in the Star Trek fictional universe. ... An erogenous zone is an area of the human body which has heightened sensitivity and stimulation normally results in sexual response. ... In the Star Trek fictional universe, Oo-mox is a form of Ferengi sexual foreplay. ... Types of teeth Molars are used for grinding up foods Carnassials are used for slicing food. ...

Culture

The Ferengi originate from the planet Ferenginar, in the center of the Ferengi Alliance located in the Alpha Quadrant. Precisely what the Ferengi Alliance consisted of was never revealed; it may simply encompass Ferenginar and any uninhabited planets that the Ferengi have colonized, since there was little indication that the Ferengi government exercised authority over any species other than its own (save perhaps the Huyperians). In the fictional Star Trek series, the Milky Way Galaxy is divided into four quadrants, which are further subdivided into sectors. ...

Ferengi culture is based entirely on commerce, and the 285 Rules of Acquisition comprise the sacred code on which all of Ferengi society is based. They were first written down by Gint, the first Grand Nagus (the title of the leader of the Ferengi Alliance). The title "Rules of Acquisition" was chosen as a clever marketing ploy (since the rules are merely guidelines) and Gint numbered his first rule as #162, in order to create a demand for the other 161 Rules that had not yet been created. The Rules of Acquisition, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a set of guidelines intended to ensure the profitability of businesses owned by the ultra-capitalist Ferengi. ... In the TV show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Grand Nagus is the title given to the political and economic leader of the fictional race known as the Ferengi. ...

Ferengi culture is so devoted to unregulated capitalism that concepts such as labor unions, sick leave, vacations, or paid overtime for workers are considered abhorrent, because they would interfere with exploitation of workers. In addition to the Rules, the Ferengi also recognize the five Stages of Acquisition: infatuation, justification, appropriation, obsession, and resale. They value similar traits in other species as well — Earth's Wall Street is regarded with religious reverence by Ferengi, who routinely visit Earth to make pilgrimages to the "holy site" of commerce and business. (Star Trek: Voyager episode "11:59") For other uses, see Capitalism (disambiguation). ... A union (labor union in American English; trade union, sometimes trades union, in British English; either labour union or trade union in Canadian English) is a legal entity consisting of employees or workers having a common interest, such as all the assembly workers for one employer, or all the workers... The Rules of Acquisition, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a set of guidelines intended to ensure the profitability of businesses owned by the ultra-capitalist Ferengi. ... Infatuation is the state of being completely carried away by unreasoning passion or love; addictive love. ... Justification can mean: justification (jurisprudence) justification (typesetting) justification (theology) In epistemology, justification of a belief is what renders it worth believing in terms of its probable truth. ... Appropriation is the act of taking possession of or assigning purpose to properties or ideas and is important in many topics, including: Appropriation (sociology) in relation to the spread of knowledge Appropriation (art) Appropriation (visual art) [1] Appropriation (music) in reference to the re-use and proliferation of different types... Look up obsession in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Sales are the activities involved in providing products or services in return for money or other compensation. ... Elaborate marble facade of NYSE as seen from the intersection of Broad and Wall Streets For other uses, see Wall Street (disambiguation). ... The starship Voyager (NCC-74656), an Intrepid-class starship. ...

The quest for profit even reaches into Ferengi religion – similar to the prosperity gospel taught in some Christian circles,^{[citation needed]} it is common for Ferengi to pray for financial success. The Ferengi believe in an afterlife which is based on the profit earned in life. There are two possible eternal fates: for the successful, the Divine Treasury or Golden Treasury lies ahead (provided one can bribe one's way in); the financial failures spend eternity in the Vault of Eternal Destitution, or Debtor's Dungeon. There is a disputed proposal that this article should be merged with Full Gospel The Word of Faith movement or word-faith theology developed in the latter half of the 20th century in mainly Pentecostal and Charismatic churches. ...

Until the episodes "Ferengi Love Songs" (in which it was revealed that Ishka, the mother of Quark and Rom, had become romantically involved with Grand Nagus Zek), and "Profit and Lace", the laws and society of the Ferengi were extremely harsh towards its women. Female Ferengi were forbidden to make profit, wear clothes, talk to strangers, or travel without the permission of the eldest male of the family. Ferengi women traditionally softened food for members of their family by chewing it, and selling one's mother for gold-pressed latinum, the principal form of legal tender, is an act that would be looked on with admiration in Ferengi society. Ishka, daughter of Adred and widow of Keldar, is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by Cecily Adams and Andrea Martin. ... Grand Nagus Zek In the fictional Star Trek universe, Zek was the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance throughout most of the 24th century. ... A fictional chemical substance is a chemical element, isotope, compound or mineral that exists only in works of fiction (usually fantasy or science fiction). ...

By the time of Deep Space Nine's penultimate series episode, The Dogs of War, it was indicated that Ferengi capitalism was coming under greater regulation, with historic changes being made with respect to things such as female rights, universal health care, workers' rights, etc. Zek's appointment of Rom to be his successor as Grand Nagus suggests that this trend will likely continue, given that Rom was long-depicted as more liberal, compassionate, and sensitive than more traditional Ferengi such as Quark. The Dogs of War is an episode from the finale arc of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the eighth of the ten final chapters. ... For other uses, see Capitalism (disambiguation). ... Universal health care is a situation in which all residents of a geographic or political region have access to most types of health care. ...

Ferengi males are neither buried nor cremated when they die. Rather, the dying male puts his body up for auction to the highest bidder and the dead body is carved up into little pieces that are vacuum-desiccated, preserved and packaged for sale as mementos of a worthy life. (In one DS9 episode, Constable Odo expresses an interest, when the time comes, in buying Quark's remains.) Space station Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (ST:DS9 or STDS9 or DS9 for short) is a science fiction television series produced by Paramount and set in the Star Trek universe. ... Odo is a shapeshifter played by Rene Auberjonois on the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... Quark, son of Keldar and Ishka, is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by Armin Shimerman, and a regular for the shows seven-year run. ...

A subset of the Ferengi culture are known as Eliminators, and they routinely hire themselves out as assassins to anyone willing to pay for their services. Most Ferengi, however, view Eliminators as eccentric at best (since Eliminators appear to enjoy the sport of killing more than the profits gained thereby) or dangerous psychopaths at worst (killing potential customers, which is not good for business), and avoid them whenever possible.

The cuisine of the Ferengi has achieved little acceptance among other cultures, with a few notable exceptions. Ferengi invented the alcohol substitute synthehol, and the drink "black hole" is popular among some non-Ferengi. Outside of Ferenginar, many Ferengi enjoy the food of other cultures in addition to traditional Ferengi cuisine, and have integrated it into their menus. However, most Ferengi have a particular distaste for human food.

An important component of Ferengi cooking appears to be insects and other small invertebrates. Some, such as tube grubs, are nearly always served alive (compare to the Klingon dish gagh), while others are served jellied or in a juice form. The Ferengi language has no word for "crisp". This article is about the fictional race. ...

Ferengi dishes include:

• Black hole - an alcoholic drink with an opaque black color and a pungent odor.
• Chew grubs
• Eelwasser - brand name of a popular beverage. (The name suggests an eel flavored liquid beverage. "Wasser" is the German word for water.)
• Ferengi spore pie
• Flaked blood fleas - a delicacy
• Gree worms (also known as razor toothed gree worms) - served jellied, or still alive. It is noted that, although succulent, gree worms sometimes bite back.
• Lokar beans - traditional Ferengi dish, although occasionally served as bar food.
• Millipede juice
• Puree of beetle
• Slug liver - served raw as a breakfast food
• Slug steak
• Slug-O-Cola - "The slimiest cola in the galaxy!". Made of 43% live algae.
• Snail juice
• Tube grubs - usually eaten alive, though also available preserved. Served chilled.

When welcoming guests (or perhaps Liquidators or other officials in particular) into his home, a Ferengi male will recite a traditional greeting: "Welcome to our home. Please place your thumbprint on the legal waivers and deposit your admission fee in the slot by the door. Remember, my house is my house." The guest replies, "As are its contents." Impact from a water drop causes an upward rebound jet surrounded by circular capillary waves. ...

When a Ferengi prays or bows in reverence, he holds his hands in a bowl shape.

A certain branch of Ferengi government known as the Ferengi Commerce Authority are almost universally loathed by all Ferengi (especially its agents, known as Liquidators), and are possibly meant as a parody of the IRS. Liquidator Brunt was a recurring character on Deep Space Nine, who often found himself at odds with Quark. . The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the United States government agency that collects taxes and enforces the tax laws. ...

A line of toys known as Marauder Mo, which is an action figure based line, existed when Quark was a child, and he collected the figures. Little else is known about these items, but they do appreciate in value over time, particularly if they are kept in the original packaging. It is unknown how, but they also may sometimes depreciate over time.

Economics and trade

The Ferengi concept of conducting trade and business can be best described in the episode "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River". It introduces the Great Material Continuum, a metaphor in Ferengi culture that describes trade as the binding force of all life in the universe, where there are "millions of worlds, all with too much of one thing and not enough of the other." The Continuum is a river whose current flows from those who want to those who have. According to this concept, there is a finite amount of wealth and goods in the universe, and any goods taken from one part of the "river" must be appropriately replaced or paid for by other methods. Thus, one must be sufficiently knowledgeable of the wants and needs of others to properly conduct business; a Ferengi sufficiently skilled at navigating this continuum will certainly prosper and amass great wealth and power. Treachery, Faith, and the Great River is a season seven episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine that first aired on November 4, 1998. ...

If a Ferengi navigates the river properly, he can accumulate wealth and distribute it throughout society, at various points along the river. This demonstrates an important distinction, even in Ferengi culture, between selfishness and greed; Ferengi believe that greed, while essential to their concept of economics, is not inherently selfish, because the pursuit of greed serves a greater good. This is similar to the "Greed is Good" speech made by Gordon Gekko in the film Wall Street. Gordon Gekko, portrayed by Michael Douglas. ... This article is about the 1987 film. ...

Language

In the Star Trek television shows, Ferengi, like almost every other alien race are almost always shown speaking in English, but as with other races, they are known to have their own language. The Deep Space Nine episode "Little Green Men" shows Ferengi speaking their own language when their Universal Translators malfunction. (In that episode, we see that Ferengi typically wear their Universal Translators implanted into their ears.) In the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Acquisition" the script is mostly in their language until they get the Universal translator working. They are one of the few alien races whose language has been heard by the home viewer. Several episodes show examples of the Ferengi written language or script, some of them being animated on computer displays, as if they were a futuristic version of a Ferengi stock ticker. Ferengi writing is meant to resemble a flow chart. There are 178 words in the Ferengi language for rain, due to the fact that Ferenginar is shown to have a very humid (and, hence, very rainy) climate. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Space station Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (ST:DS9 or STDS9 or DS9 for short) is a science fiction television series produced by Paramount and set in the Star Trek universe. ... The universal translator is a fictional device common to many science fiction works, especially on television. ... The universal translator is a fictional device common to many science fiction works, especially on television. ... The board and equipment for Stock Ticker Stock Ticker is a now out of print board game that was popular upon its release and is still played today. ...

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Geography and architecture

The Tower of Commerce on Ferenginar

Their homeworld, Ferenginar is a fictional Class M planet in the Star Trek universe, homeworld of the Ferengi and the capital of the Ferengi Alliance. The planet is subject to constant torrential rain, resulting in a swampy climate. ^[2] As such, the Ferengi language has 178 different words for "rain" and none for "crisp." Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Class M planet Earth. ... For the term used in science-fiction, see Core worlds. ... Ferengi on Star Trek: The Next Generation In the Star Trek fictional universe, the Ferengi are an alien race notable for their devotion towards capitalist profit and their constant efforts to swindle people into bad deals. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Ferengi buildings are generally low, dome-shaped buildings with narrow doorless entrances. The tallest building on Ferenginar is the Tower of Commerce, which is adorned with a large spire. At 40 stories, it is the tallest building on the planet. The Tower marks the Sacred Marketplace and is home to the Grand Nagus, leader of the Ferengi Alliance. ^[2] The 1995 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode Family Business was first to show the planet. In that episode, customs including admission fees for visitors to a person's home, charging for the use of elevators, and even seats. In the TV show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Grand Nagus is the title given to the political and economic leader of the fictional race known as the Ferengi. ... Family Business is the 23nd episode in the third season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ...

Ferengi Alliance

In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Ferengi Alliance is the group of inhabited and controlled worlds located northeast of the Federation on the galactic map. It is a relatively small but very powerful group that plays a significant role in the economy of the quadrant.

The Ferengi Alliance is ultimately controlled by the Grand Nagus, followed by his subordinates in the Ferengi Commerce Authority. The ultimate aim of this group is to make profit, either through galactic expansion, acquisition (see the Rules of Acquisition), or trade. In the past, acquisition has been gained through attacking other ships and worlds and taking anything of value. More recently it has been determined that one cannot make a profit if one is blown up, and that peaceful trade is more profitable, so this hostile approach has been eliminated on the whole. The Rules of Acquisition, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a set of guidelines intended to ensure the profitability of businesses owned by the ultra-capitalist Ferengi. ...

The Ferengi Alliance operates on a strictly patriarchal society in which women are forbidden to wear clothing or leave the home, and can absolutely never make profit. The atmospherics of Ferenginar (the Ferengi homeworld) are very stable. It is almost always raining heavily. There is a strong Ferengi presence around Deep Space Nine as the gateway to business in the Gamma Quadrant. This article is about the space station, for the Television show of the same name, see Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... In the fictional Star Trek series, the Milky Way Galaxy is divided into four quadrants, which are further subdivided into sectors. ...

The Alliance remained neutral during the destructive Dominion War which laid waste to much of the Alpha Quadrant. The effects of the war on the Alliance are unknown however it is likely to have suffered economic hardship with the collapse of neighboring economies. Combatants United Federation of Planets Klingon Empire Romulan Star Empire The Dominion Cardassian Union Breen Confederacy Commanders William J. Ross Benjamin Sisko Chancellor Gowron† General Martok Praetor Neral General Velal Legate Broca† Legate Corat Damar† Gul Dukat† the Female Changeling Vorta Weyoun† Thot Gor Thot Pran In the fictional Star... In the fictional Star Trek series, the Milky Way Galaxy is divided into four quadrants, which are further subdivided into sectors. ...

History

According to Star Trek writers, in ancient times the Ferengi and the Gree vied for control of their planet. Both bartered with their gods for the upper hand, until the Gree gave too much away, and became a food source for the Ferengi.

Before uniting under a Nagus, Ferenginar was divided into warring Commerce Zones. This was known as the "Barter Age."

In about the 9th Millennium B.C. Gint started writing the Rules of Acquisition laying the basis for Ferengi society. BC may stand for: Before Christ (see Anno Domini) : an abbreviation used to refer to a year before the beginning of the year count that starts with the supposed year of the birth of Jesus. ... The Rules of Acquisition, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a set of guidelines intended to ensure the profitability of businesses owned by the ultra-capitalist Ferengi. ...

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode Little Green Men, set in 1947, featured a Ferengi craft from the 2370s (carrying Quark, Rom, Nog and Odo) crashed in Roswell, New Mexico. This was humanity's first contact with the Ferengi, although "officially" the record showed that the crashed alien ship was actually a weather balloon. Little Green Men is the title of an episode from the fourth season of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Quark, son of Keldar and Ishka, is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by Armin Shimerman, and a regular for the shows seven-year run. ... Rom is a recurring character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... For egg nog, corn nog and related drinks, see Eggnog. ... Odo is a shapeshifter played by Rene Auberjonois on the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... Nickname: Location in the state of New Mexico. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ...

At some point between 1947 and 2151, the Ferengi purchased warp drive from the Breen. The technology was traded by a single Breen in exchange for ownership of several ice comets in the Ferengi solar system, as well as a small ice moon and all the Arctic regions on Ferenginar itself. The Breen then departed Ferengi space, never to return. It is a common Ferengi myth that he took the Arctic regions with him, but since Ferengi do not like to be in cold places, none have ever gone to check. For other uses, see Warp drive (disambiguation). ... Breen soldier appearing on Star Trek: Deep Space 9 The Breen are a species in the science fiction franchise Star Trek. ...

In 2151, a group of Ferengi raiders, using a gas-deploying device, incapacitate the crew of Enterprise and try to steal everything of value. Three crew members manage to foil the Ferengi and take back everything they stole before sending the pirates on their way, though the name of the raiders' race is never revealed to the crew. The Enterprise (NX-01) is a starship in the Star Trek fictional universe commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer. ...

In 2355, a (still unknown) Ferengi vessel fired on the USS Stargazer. The Federation commander, Jean-Luc Picard, returned fire, destroying the Ferengi ship, which never identified itself. The Ferengi sensationalized this incident as "The Battle of Maxia." Daimon Bok, the father of the Ferengi who captained that vessel, sought revenge on Picard, first in Next Generation's first-season episode "The Battle," and later in its seventh season, in the episode "Bloodlines." The USS Stargazer, NCC-2893, is a Federation starship in the fictional world of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... Jean-Luc Picard is a fictional human Star Trek character portrayed by actor Patrick Stewart. ... In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Battle of Maxia was an altercation in 2355 between a Federation ship and a Ferengi vessel; it was the first contact between the two nations. ... Look up daimon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Battle is a first season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, first broadcast November 16, 1987. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Other notable Ferengi

• Quark, merchant on Deep Space Nine
• Rom, Quark's brother, Deep Space Nine engineer, later Grand Nagus
• Nog, Rom's son, first Ferengi in Starfleet
• Ishka, mother of Quark and Rom
• Brunt, official of the Ferengi Commerce Authority and bane of Quark's existence

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Characteristics

The Ferengi realize that Humans and other species often look down on them for their ravenous profiteering and lack of independent technological or cultural achievements. However, Ferengi often see other races as self-righteous and, as Ferengi have come into regular contact with Humans, their own self-image has improved by comparison. While their criticism that Humans took well over 6,000 years to develop a central banking system after the beginning of their civilization may seem lacking in moral force, other arguments can be more convincing. Human beings are defined variously in biological, spiritual, and cultural terms, or in combinations thereof. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

• In theory, every business transaction that a Ferengi makes is governed by 285 Rules of Acquisition, though the rules themselves give the Ferengi license to cheat, steal, and bend the truth to suit their needs.
• The Ferengi are possibly one of the least belligerent races seen in Star Trek. Although they have fought skirmishes with other races, they have never been involved in an all-out war. Even on Ferenginar, disputes were almost always settled through extending economic hegemony, rather than through military action.
• Racism is almost unknown among the Ferengi. It is unclear if there even are racial divisions among the Ferengi. Indeed, believing that a Ferengi merchant would refuse to serve anyone because of their race is almost unthinkable—there would be no profit in it. There has never been any indication that the Ferengi engaged in genocide or apartheid. However it must be pointed out that until the very end of the series, the Ferengi were notorious for their sexism. Ferengi also believed the Federation was a "homo-sapiens only club" and practiced racial discrimination against the Ferengi. They also are known for pronouncing the human race as "hew-mon".
• Revenge and crimes of passion are nearly unknown among the Ferengi—again, they rarely see any profit in either. The Ferengi idea of revenge is more akin to the concept of Schadenfreude. Causing your enemy to lose profit, or fail to profit, is considered the best revenge.
• Despite the goal of vast accumulation of wealth, income mobility among the Ferengi seems to be quite high. A poor Ferengi who has the "lobes for business" will almost certainly rise to great heights. Ferengi society seems to be based on strict meritocracy, and aristocracy, nepotism, oligarchy, and dictatorship are almost unknown in Ferengi society. In fact, former Grand Nagus Zek rejected his own son, Krax, as his successor when Krax attempted to assassinate acting Grand Nagus Quark after Zek faked his own death: not because he had tried to do something morally wrong, but because Zek saw resorting to such a crude assassination attempt as the sign of an incompetent undeserving of the position.
• Despite the possible profits from nuclear power, the Ferengi never tested nuclear weapons in their atmosphere. In addition, the Ferengi do not often believe in selling products that are inherently dangerous from regular use, as that would reduce their customer base. For example, the Ferengi invented synthehol for use as a harmless substitute for grain alcohol, and were astounded that humans would allow the sale of cigarettes, which are both addictive and unhealthy. However, they have been known to sell weapons to both sides in a war, though this may be looked down upon.
• The Ferengi have a strong work ethic, and encourage thrift and saving over conspicuous consumption. When a Ferengi makes a major purchase, it is likely to be something very useful for making further profit. Ferengi make excellent administrators as they are well versed in accounting and inventory procedures, and can often apply these skills to other endeavors.
• The Ferengi do not appear to appreciate class or have a class system. Even though their status is determined entirely by wealth, the Ferengi would consider it foolish to establish an "upmarket" clientele when there would be profit to be made in selling goods to less fortunate people. In fact, the Ferengi belief in the "Great Material Continuum," an analogue of the unrestricted free market, often drives them to great length to satisfy a potential customer's needs and to find a market for their goods.
• To the Ferengi, profit is its own reward (Rule of Acquisition #41). Arms merchants are tolerated, as with any business. Ferengi Rule of Acquisition #34 states "War is good for business,"; however, Rule of Acquisition #35 rebuts "Peace is good for business." Ferengi engage in the practice of selling defensive weaponry to weaker species under attack, in addition to selling to species that are more belligerent.

In one episode of DS9, Quark and Benjamin Sisko share an exchange in which Quark makes the case that the Ferengi are a more civilized race than humans: The Rules of Acquisition, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a set of guidelines intended to ensure the profitability of businesses owned by the ultra-capitalist Ferengi. ... Hegemony (pronounced or ) (Greek: ) is the dominance of one group over other groups, with or without the threat of force, to the extent that, for instance, the dominant party can dictate the terms of trade to its advantage; more broadly, cultural perspectives become skewed to favor the dominant group. ... This box:      Racism has many definitions, the most common and widely accepted is that members of one race are intrinsically superior or inferior to members of other races. ... For other uses, see Genocide (disambiguation). ... A segregated beach in South Africa, 1982. ... This box:      The sign of the headquarters of the National Association Opposed To Woman Suffrage Sexism is commonly considered to be discrimination and/or hatred against people based on their sex rather than their individual merits, but can also refer to any and all systemic differentiations based on the sex... For other uses, see Revenge (disambiguation). ... A rock band from Rotherham, England. ... Look up Schadenfreude in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Social mobility is the degree to which, in a given society, an individuals social status may change throughout the course of his or her life. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      The term aristocracy refers to a form of government where power is held by a small number of individuals from an elite or from noble families. ... Look up nepotism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Oligarchy (Greek , Oligarkhía) is a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small, elite segment of society (whether distinguished by wealth, family or military powers). ... Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A dictatorship is an autocratic form of government in which the government is ruled by a dictator. ... This article is about applications of nuclear fission reactors as power sources. ... The mushroom cloud of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, 1945, rose some 18 km (11 mi) above the epicenter. ... Synthehol is a substance appearing on the Star Trek TV show. ... Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless chemical compound, one of the alcohols that is most often found in alcoholic beverages. ... Two unlit filtered cigarettes. ... Work ethic is a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. ... // This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Conspicuous consumption is a term used to describe the lavish spending on goods and services that are acquired mainly for the purpose of displaying income or wealth. ... It has been suggested that Accounting scholarship be merged into this article or section. ... Social class describes the relationships between people in hierarchical societies or cultures. ... A free market is an idealized market, where all economic decisions and actions by individuals regarding transfer of money, goods, and services are voluntary, and are therefore devoid of coercion and theft (some definitions of coercion are inclusive of theft). Colloquially and loosely, a free market economy is an economy... Benjamin Lafayette Sisko, played by Avery Brooks, is the main character of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ...

• Quark: I think I figured out why humans don't like Ferengi—
• Sisko: Not now, Quark.
• Quark: The way I see it, humans used to be a lot like Ferengi: greedy, acquisitive, interested only in profit. We're a constant reminder of a part of your past you'd like to forget.
• Sisko: Quark, we don't have time for this.
• Quark: You're overlooking something, Commander. Humans used to be a lot worse than Ferengi. Slavery, concentration camps, interstellar war... we have nothing in our past that approaches that kind of barbarism. You see? We're nothing like you... we're better.

It should be noted that the Ferengi that were featured in an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise made reference to being involved in the slave trade, so it is possible that Quark is either not aware of his people's history or was indulging to make a point, or the Ferengi in that episode were renegade Ferengi, or that they make a distinction (e.g., between enslaving Ferengi and enslaving other species, or between keeping slaves and selling slaves), or that Enterprise is ignoring continuity. Likewise, a group of rogue Ferengi featured in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation enslaved the population of a Federation colony, as well as the crew of the Enterprise, to assist in their mining operation.

Critical views

Some have accused the portrayal of the Ferengi of being anti-Semitic.^[3] In the book Religions of Star Trek, Ross S. Kraemer wrote that "Ferengi religion seems almost a parody of traditional Judaism... Critics have pointed out a disturbing correlation between Ferengi attributes (love of profit that overrides communal decency; the large, sexualized head featured, in this case ears) and negative Jewish stereotypes.^[4]Commentator Jonah Goldberg wrote that Ferengi were portrayed in The Next Generation as "runaway capitalists with bullwhips who looked like a mix between Nazi caricatures of Jews and the original Nosferatu."^[5] This box:      Antisemitism (alternatively spelled anti-semitism or anti-Semitism) is discrimination, hostility or prejudice directed at Jews. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Jonah Jacob Goldberg (born March 21, 1969), is an American political commentator and writer. ... National Socialism redirects here. ... This article is about the 1922 silent film. ...

References

• Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Legends of the Ferengi (1997), ISBN 0-671-00728-9. The authors worked on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for several years and established most of what is known about the Ferengi. This book contains exclusive insights into the Ferengi.

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External links

• Official startrek.com Library article on Ferengi
• Tongo, Dabo, Beverages, Ships, etc
• Highly Offensive Ferengi: Racial Issues and Star Trek's Multicultural Deep Space Nine in Film (KINEMA, A Journal for Film and Audiovisual Media, University of Waterloo)
• Ferengi article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki
• Tongo article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki