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:''See also: '''[[Ferengi Rules of Acquisition]]'''''

Quadrant: Alpha

Climate: Although Ferenginar is renowned for its fetid swamps and constant rain, the planet also counts several places worth visiting. Among those, are: the Gothis Mountains, The Bowog Bog and its Dam (where eelwasser was discovered), the Caverns of Sogg (site of the most ancient Ferengi writing), and Mount Tutatuband, with its Volcanic Mountain.

Ferengis have always been driven by profits, and even at the dawn of their civilization, communities were divided in warring commerce zones. This long distant period is known as the 'Barter Age'.

Prior to that date, woman had no rights within Ferengi society. Women brave enough to flouter the rules of their people had to disguise themselves as men to get a chance to be heard in the business world. One such woman was Pel, was able to take part in the first transaction between the Alpha and Gamma quadrants. She successfully signed a contract wit the Karemma which later led the Federation to initiate a first contact with the Founders. This in turn led to the Dominion war.

Ferengi are governed by the Ferengi Alliance, an organization that's administered by the Grand Nagus.

Lesser known bodies include: The Ferengi Gaming Commission, The Ferengi Health Commission and The Ferengi Trade Mission.

Ferengi tend to be short. Their skin is bright orange, and they only have hairs on their ears and nostrils (those can grow to spectacular length in old age). They also have a large skull, with a four lobed brain, a protuberant wrinkled nose and sharp crooked teeth.

Ferengi physiology is similar to that of their distant relatives, the Dopterians.

Because they are so sensitive to touch and sounds, Ferengi ears are also prone to developing various infections, which can lead to terrible pain.  

Ferengi are motivated by their own greed and so whatever they do, it is always done to amass more wealth or to advance their career. Due to this they have a strong dislike for people who seem quite happy with serving other people. On the other hand, greed, deceit, distrust, opportunism and exploitation are seen as enviable qualities among Ferengis.

However, being only interested in commerce, they usually don't take sides during conflicts and can even be used as intermediaries between warring groups.

Successful Ferengi navigate their way through the Great River of the Continuum, disseminating goods and renewable contracts throughout the galaxy.

To Ferengis, their incessant pursuit of wealth isn't a selfish behavior, as they firmly believe that the galaxy is better off with free trade, no matter the ruthless tactics they often employ. Sadly, as they are only concerned by their own profits, Ferengi are more than willing to trade weapons, slaves and drugs. If there is a market for a 'product' somewhere there will be a Ferengi nearby to provide the 'goods'.

Ferengi culture abounds in tales and legends, all rooted in their distant past. One of the most prevalent one relates the war between the Gree and the Ferengi. This was a bloody and profitless conflict which, in true Ferengi tradition, ended with a sacred auction. During this event, the winners gained the Divine Right to Rule Ferenginar.  

Every Ferengi businessman and woman, worth his/her weight in latinum likes to express their success wearing bright clothes, and any number of jewels. Some doesn't hesitate to resort to body piercing to exhibit as much precious metal as they can.

Although other species often consider Ferengi to be quite ugly, Ferengi themselves aren't beyond a spot of vanity. This is why surgical procedures is yet another thriving business on Ferenginar, with patients asking for lobs enlargements and the sharpening of their teeth.

The Ferengi alphabet comprise of some sixty symbols, and the letters are written in a hexagon, as illustrated in this picture.

Nandi: Excellent

Ferengis favor slugs, snails, insects and grubs. So they have delicacies such as: Tube grubs, gree worms, Slug steaks, Chiggerburgers.

Usually any custom that can be financially profitable is welcome, as it helps latinum to flow towards the most ingenious merchants.  

With the Ferengi's habit to steal everything they need, very few technological discoveries have been made by them. They have nonetheless thrived in certain sectors, like the creaion of holosuites, synthetol, and the well known Corporate drink: Slug-o-Cola.

Ferengi live within a ruthless capitalist society, where free enterprise has become the accepted norm, and citizens indulge is what is known as 'pious consumerism', buying, selling and reselling a wide range of products manufactured by huge corporations that advertising their goods absolutely everywhere.

Although Ferengis aren't a warlike people, they nonetheless have a Fleet, and ranks too; bearing in mind that those are often bought, and not earned.

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