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'''Ferengi history''' extends at least 10,000 years into the past but much of that history is unclear and known only through legend. Written records of [[Ferengi]] history cover only roughly half that period.
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'''Ferengi history''' extends at least 10,000 years into the past but much of that [[history]] is unclear and known only through [[mythology|legend]]. Written records of [[Ferengi]] history cover only roughly half that period.
   
The Ferengi culture has roots similar to that of the [[Human]] race, filled with wars, violence and greed. The main difference between the two societies is that the Ferengi never developed a socialistic attitude as the [[Federation]] eventually did. Also, at no time in their history did the Ferengi have anything comparable to atrocities like slavery or genocide that occur in human history. These were alien concepts to them before they met other races who practiced them, a distinction the Ferengi feel makes them morally superior to the 'barbaric' human race that did. Ferengi culture slowly grew out of its early stages by introducing a remarkable economic system. From early bartering systems, up to their current leading intersteller markets the Ferengi have focused their efforts on material wealth and profit.
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The Ferengi culture has roots similar to that of the [[Human]] race, filled with [[war]]s, violence and greed. The main difference between the two societies is that the Ferengi never developed a socialistic attitude as the [[Federation]] eventually did. Also, at no time in their history did the Ferengi have anything comparable to atrocities like [[slave]]ry or [[genocide]] that occur in [[Human history]]. These were [[alien]] concepts to them before they met other [[races]] who practiced them, a distinction the Ferengi feel makes them morally superior to the 'barbaric' Human race that did. Ferengi culture slowly grew out of its early stages by introducing a remarkable economic system. With the purchase of [[warp drive|warp technology]] sometime after the [[20th century]] and the birth of the [[Ferengi Alliance]], they completed the transition to their current position as leaders of interstellar markets and commerce. ({{DS9|The Jem'Hadar|Little Green Men}})
   
Unlike most other cultures who frequently idolize warriors or politicians, throughout Ferengi history businessmen have been the pillars of society. Eventually the business and political fields grew together over a thousand years ago in the creation of the office of [[Grand Nagus]]. The first Grand Nagus was also responsible for creating the [[Ferengi Rules of Acquisition]], the ground rules for all Ferengi business dealings.
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Unlike most other cultures who frequently idolize warriors or politicians, throughout Ferengi history, businessmen have been the pillars of society. Eventually, the business and [[politics|political]] fields grew together, over a thousand years ago, in the creation of the office of [[Grand Nagus]]. The first Grand Nagus was also responsible for creating the [[Rules of Acquisition]], the ground rules for all Ferengi business dealings.
   
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{{bginfo|The [[Borg]] identify the Ferengi as [[Borg species designations|Species 180]], possibly indicating an early contact between the two, although nothing is known about it. ({{VOY|Infinite Regress}})}}
; [[Early History|10,000 years ago]] : [[Gint]], first [[Grand Nagus]], authors the first edition of the [[Rules of Acquisition]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Body Parts]]")
 
   
; [[1947]] : On July 2nd a [[Ferengi shuttle]] from the [[24th century]] crashes in [[Roswell]], [[Earth]]. Humans encounter Ferengi for the first time. The event is buried by the [[United States]]. ([[DS9]]: "[[Little Green Men]]")
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; [[8000 BC|At least 10,000 years ago]] : The Ferengi discover [[money|currency]] and the concept of [[Ferengi#Philosophy|profit]]. Ferengi history begins. ({{DS9|Little Green Men}})
   
 
; [[1st millennium AD|1,000 years ago]] : [[Gint]], first [[Grand Nagus]], authors the first edition of the [[Rules of Acquisition]]. ({{DS9|Body Parts}})
; [[2151]] : [[First contact]] between [[Ferengi]] and [[Human]]s occur, when a Ferengi ship attacks an [[Earth Starfleet]] vessel. The humans involved, the crew of [[Enterprise (NX-01)|NX-01 ''Enterprise'']], leave with little or no knowledge of their assailants, as they were rendered unconscious so the Ferengi could loot the ship, apparently in accordance with Ferengi salvage laws. However, the first contact went unrecorded by the humans. ([[ENT]]: "[[Acquisition]]")
 
   
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; [[1947]] : On [[July|July 2<sup>nd</sup>]], a [[Ferengi shuttle]] from the [[24th century]] crashes in [[Roswell]], [[Earth]]. Humans make [[First Contact]] with the Ferengi. The event is buried by the [[United States of America]]. ({{DS9|Little Green Men}})
; [[2355]] : The [[Battle of Maxia]] is fought between the [[USS Stargazer|USS ''Stargazer'']] and a Ferengi ship commanded by [[Bok]]'s son. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Battle]]")
 
   
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; [[2151]] : The Ferengi are contacted by the [[Valakian]]s, in an effort to find help curing a devastating [[plague]] on their [[homeworld]], [[Valakis]]. The Ferengi offer to help but leave without doing so, when they realize the Valakians cannot pay. ({{ENT|Dear Doctor}})
; [[2364]] : Official first contact between Humans ([[Starfleet]] and Ferengi occurs in the [[Delphi Ardu system]]. ([[TNG]]: "[[The Last Outpost]]")
 
   
 
: The Ferengi and Humans meet each other again, when a Ferengi [[ship]] attacks an Earth [[Starfleet]] [[starship]]. The Humans involved, the [[crew]] of {{NX|01}}, leave with little or no knowledge of their assailants, as they were rendered unconscious so the Ferengi could loot the ship, apparently in accordance with Ferengi salvage [[law]]s. However, the first contact went unrecorded by the Humans. ({{ENT|Acquisition}})
; [[2374]] : The [[Ferengi Bill of Opportunities]] is ammended by [[Zek]] under the advice of [[Ishka]] to allow Ferengi females to wear clothing. Later that year the [[Board of Liquidators]] considers allowing females to earn profit. ([[DS9]]: "[[Profit and Lace]]")
 
   
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{{bginfo|Some [[Trekkie|fans]] of ''[[Star Trek]]'' were (at least initially) disgruntled about the Ferengi being encountered by Starfleet as early as the [[22nd century]] in ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'', as the earlier-produced {{TNG|The Last Outpost}} seemed to involve the first contact between the two groups occurring later. [[Mike Sussman]] characterized the encounter in "Acquisition" as "probably one of the more controversial choices" in [[ENT Season 1]]. Responding to the fan complaints, [[Brannon Braga]] stated, "''The crew [of ''Enterprise''] never finds out what this species is called. We may even deal with that as we go along. But I think the [upset fans] perceived it as a 'screw you.{{'}}''" Sussman concurred, "''I think we structured the show in a way that preserves Picard's first contact with [the Ferengi] [....] Besides, every ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' fan knows Earth's real first contact with the Ferengi was in Roswell in 1947!''" ({{STC|139}}, pp. 27 & 50)}}
; [[2375]] : [[Rom]] succeeds Zek as [[Grand Nagus]] of the [[Ferengi Alliance]] and ushers in an era of reform that includes the codification of rights for females. ([[DS9]]: "[[The Dogs of War]]")
 
   
 
; [[2355]] : The [[Battle of Maxia]] is fought between the {{USS|Stargazer}} and a Ferengi ship commanded by [[Bok]]'s son. ({{TNG|The Battle}})
   
 
; [[2364]] : Official first contact between Humans and Ferengi occurs in the [[Delphi Ardu system|Delphi Ardu]] [[star system]]. ({{TNG|The Last Outpost}})
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; [[2369]] : The [[Bajoran wormhole]] is discovered. [[Grand Nagus]] [[Zek]] sees vast profit to be made in the uncharted [[Gamma Quadrant]]. ({{DS9|The Nagus}})
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; [[2370]] : Zek launches his first attempt to trade with the Gamma Quadrant. He invites the [[Dosi]] to [[Deep Space 9]], where he appoints [[Quark]] to open negotiations to buy [[tulaberry wine]] from them. The attempt inadvertently leads to the discovery of the [[Dominion]] by [[Alpha Quadrant|Alpha]] and [[Beta Quadrant]] powers. ({{DS9|Rules of Acquisition}})
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{{bginfo|Quark actor [[Armin Shimerman]] commented, "''What I found really interesting [....] was that it was the Ferengi who made the first contact with the major power in the Gamma Quadrant. It was the Ferengi who discovered the Dominion, which I think is wonderful.''" (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]]'', p. 97)}}
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; [[2374]] : The [[Ferengi Bill of Opportunities]] is amended by Zek, under advice from [[Ishka]] to allow Ferengi females to wear clothing. Later that year, the [[Board of Liquidators]] considers allowing females to earn profit. ({{DS9|Profit and Lace}})
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; [[2375]] : [[Rom]] succeeds Zek as Grand Nagus of the [[Ferengi Alliance]] and ushers in an era of [[reform]] that includes the codification of rights for females. ({{DS9|The Dogs of War}})
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Revision as of 11:50, 16 March 2015

Ferengi history extends at least 10,000 years into the past but much of that history is unclear and known only through legend. Written records of Ferengi history cover only roughly half that period.

The Ferengi culture has roots similar to that of the Human race, filled with wars, violence and greed. The main difference between the two societies is that the Ferengi never developed a socialistic attitude as the Federation eventually did. Also, at no time in their history did the Ferengi have anything comparable to atrocities like slavery or genocide that occur in Human history. These were alien concepts to them before they met other races who practiced them, a distinction the Ferengi feel makes them morally superior to the 'barbaric' Human race that did. Ferengi culture slowly grew out of its early stages by introducing a remarkable economic system. With the purchase of warp technology sometime after the 20th century and the birth of the Ferengi Alliance, they completed the transition to their current position as leaders of interstellar markets and commerce. (DS9: "The Jem'Hadar", "Little Green Men")

Unlike most other cultures who frequently idolize warriors or politicians, throughout Ferengi history, businessmen have been the pillars of society. Eventually, the business and political fields grew together, over a thousand years ago, in the creation of the office of Grand Nagus. The first Grand Nagus was also responsible for creating the Rules of Acquisition, the ground rules for all Ferengi business dealings.

The Borg identify the Ferengi as Species 180, possibly indicating an early contact between the two, although nothing is known about it. (VOY: "Infinite Regress")
At least 10,000 years ago
The Ferengi discover currency and the concept of profit. Ferengi history begins. (DS9: "Little Green Men")
1,000 years ago
Gint, first Grand Nagus, authors the first edition of the Rules of Acquisition. (DS9: "Body Parts")
1947
On July 2nd, a Ferengi shuttle from the 24th century crashes in Roswell, Earth. Humans make First Contact with the Ferengi. The event is buried by the United States of America. (DS9: "Little Green Men")
2151
The Ferengi are contacted by the Valakians, in an effort to find help curing a devastating plague on their homeworld, Valakis. The Ferengi offer to help but leave without doing so, when they realize the Valakians cannot pay. (ENT: "Dear Doctor")
The Ferengi and Humans meet each other again, when a Ferengi ship attacks an Earth Starfleet starship. The Humans involved, the crew of Enterprise NX-01, leave with little or no knowledge of their assailants, as they were rendered unconscious so the Ferengi could loot the ship, apparently in accordance with Ferengi salvage laws. However, the first contact went unrecorded by the Humans. (ENT: "Acquisition")
Some fans of Star Trek were (at least initially) disgruntled about the Ferengi being encountered by Starfleet as early as the 22nd century in Star Trek: Enterprise, as the earlier-produced TNG: "The Last Outpost" seemed to involve the first contact between the two groups occurring later. Mike Sussman characterized the encounter in "Acquisition" as "probably one of the more controversial choices" in ENT Season 1. Responding to the fan complaints, Brannon Braga stated, "The crew [of Enterprise] never finds out what this species is called. We may even deal with that as we go along. But I think the [upset fans] perceived it as a 'screw you.'" Sussman concurred, "I think we structured the show in a way that preserves Picard's first contact with [the Ferengi] [....] Besides, every Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fan knows Earth's real first contact with the Ferengi was in Roswell in 1947!" (Star Trek: Communicator issue 139, pp. 27 & 50)
2355
The Battle of Maxia is fought between the USS Stargazer and a Ferengi ship commanded by Bok's son. (TNG: "The Battle")
2364
Official first contact between Humans and Ferengi occurs in the Delphi Ardu star system. (TNG: "The Last Outpost")
2369
The Bajoran wormhole is discovered. Grand Nagus Zek sees vast profit to be made in the uncharted Gamma Quadrant. (DS9: "The Nagus")
2370
Zek launches his first attempt to trade with the Gamma Quadrant. He invites the Dosi to Deep Space 9, where he appoints Quark to open negotiations to buy tulaberry wine from them. The attempt inadvertently leads to the discovery of the Dominion by Alpha and Beta Quadrant powers. (DS9: "Rules of Acquisition")
Quark actor Armin Shimerman commented, "What I found really interesting [....] was that it was the Ferengi who made the first contact with the major power in the Gamma Quadrant. It was the Ferengi who discovered the Dominion, which I think is wonderful." (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 97)
2374
The Ferengi Bill of Opportunities is amended by Zek, under advice from Ishka to allow Ferengi females to wear clothing. Later that year, the Board of Liquidators considers allowing females to earn profit. (DS9: "Profit and Lace")
2375
Rom succeeds Zek as Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance and ushers in an era of reform that includes the codification of rights for females. (DS9: "The Dogs of War")