Which is your favourite ferengi rule of acquisition. Star trek online 280 if it aint broke, dont fix it. Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of latinum. The most compete list of the ferengi rules of acquisition. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr. The ferengi rules of acquisition paperback july 1, 1995 by ira steven behr author the ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely. The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings that form the basis of ferengi philosophy. These are the officially recognized rules of acquisition. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star. Rules of acquisition while engaging in a game of tongo with rom, dax, and a young ferengi waiter named pel, quark is hailed by his leader, grand nagus zek, who has good news for him zek has chosen him to act as his chief negotiator in the ferengi expansion into the gamma quadrant. The rules of acquisition were the sacred precepts upon which all ferengi society was based.
You may instead be looking for the faction ferengi alliance. Ferengi rules of acquisition as completed by gelt a. In theory, every ferengi business transaction strictly followed all 285 rules. By request, here are the complete ferengi rules of acquisition. The following is from a book by ira steven behr isbn 0671529366, with slight modification for academic and pedagogical purposes. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 121 everything is for sale even friendship. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 reference book 272 always inspect the merchandise before making a deal. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr is a rather short book which basically lists the various ferengi rules of acquisition that have so far been revealed via the various mediums of star trek.
St ds9 ferengi rule of acquisition star trek ebook. The ferengi rules of acquisition ebook written by ira steven behr. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star trek. Editions of the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr.
In the mid 22nd century there were 173 rules, and by the 24th century there were 285. In the fictional star trek universe, the rules of acquisition are a collection of sacred business proverbs of the ultracapitalist race known as the ferengi the first mention of the rules within the star trek universe was in the nagus, an episode of the tv series star trek. The book, which is small enough to fit in your pocket, features all of the ferengi rules of acquisition mentioned in the series. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr goodreads. Unofficial or uncertain rules the unofficial rules have been quoted on screen, but either were not given a number, not explicitly stated to be a rule, or were not part of the generallyaccepted canon by the ferengi commerce authority. For centuries the famous ferengi rules have been the guiding. Behr, ira steven, the ferengi rules of acquisition, pocket books, new york, 1995. Every rule of acquisition that was said throughout every star trek series. Below you see the ferengi rules of acquisition, the single most important thing in ferengi society. An avid star trek fan myself, i have been introducing my boyfriend to ds9, and he soon decided his favourite character is quark so naturally i bought him this as a housewarming present. The ferengi believe that each part of the universe has too much of one thing, but not enough of another, and it is through the continual flow of the great river that wants and needs can be fulfilled, if one navigates the river with sufficient entrepreneurial skill. Legends of the ferengi is a much more thought out and fun book than its previously released cousin the ferengi rules of acquisition. Rules of acquisition is the seventh episode of the second season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Ascendancy your financial acumen guides the growth of the ferengi alliance from the tower of commerce.
The ferengi rules of acquisition gives several new rules that were never heard in the series. The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings. Quark acts as the grand nagus representative in what appears to be a plot to establish a ferengi business presence in the gamma quadrant. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 123 even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum. During my life, ive used this as somewhat of a replacement for what my mom always taught me. Satisfaction is not guaranteed 284 deep down, everyones a ferengi. Found in this list are the 85 canon and official rules, plus a handful of other quotes that could have been rules.
The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr and quark 1995, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This set introduces the ferengi affiliation in a card set that transforms the star trek ccg tournament scene because it includes potent antidotes to decks built around black hole, qbypass, bonus points, computer crash, antitime anomaly. They had orangebrown colored skin, long blue toenails and blue fingernails, enlarged. Several rules in the 1997 legends of the ferengi are absent from this book. The nagus the rules of acquisition were written by gint, the first grand nagus of the ferengi people. Their religion is commerce and their society is determined by profit. The rules of acquisition were written by gint, the first grand nagus of the ferengi people. Includes rules 1286 and the five stages of acquisition. Legends of the ferengi is a sequel to the book, giving background information on the rules.
The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 125 you cant make a deal if youre dead. Jul 01, 1995 the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr is a rather short book which basically lists the various ferengi rules of acquisition that have so far been revealed via the various mediums of star trek. According to a dream quark had which may or may not have been accurate, calling them rules was a marketing ploy, as nobody would buy a book entitled the suggestions of acquisition. A screenshot of the first twenty seven appears below. This list does not include the complete reference including the 47 commentaries, 900 major and minor rulings, and 10,000 considered opinions, which is published by the ferengi commerce authority. Rules of acquisition is the 19th expansion of star trek ccg 1st edition. The ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon.
Often subtle, sometimes funny and occasionally outlandish in their acumen, the rules form the backbone of the ferengi culture. Rules of acquisition, the maquis, part i, body parts. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 reference book. The ferengi rules of acquisition 9780671529369 by behr, ira steven and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Ferengi civilization was built on free enterprise, where earning profit was the sole meaningful goal in life, superseding all other endeavors.
Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity. Natives of the planet ferenginar, ferengi culture is built on the ideals of free enterprise and profit, and there are 285 rules of acquisition that govern ferengi society. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the star trek. The complete ferengi rules of acquisition is a book which takes a cynical, but practical look at wealth and its acquisition. The complete ferengi rules of acquisition is a book which takes a cynical, but practical. The ferengi rules of acquisition 9780671529369 by behr, ira steven and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The ferengi believe that the universe is held together by the great material continuum, also known as the great river.
Read download ferengi rules of acquisition pdf pdf book library. Dec 22, 2011 every rule of acquisition that was said throughout every star trek series. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys most successful entrepreneurs. A contract is a contract is a contract but only between ferengi. The ferengi were a warpcapable humanoid species from the planet ferenginar. This misers delight edition of the ferengi rules of acquisition is bound in cheap plastigrain. The rules of acquisition were a numbered series of aphorisms, guidelines, and principles that provided the foundation of business philosophy of the ferengi. Reading this book will give you all the business savvy you need to successfully start and run a business in the alpha quadrant, perhaps even here on earth.
Star trek ferengi rules of acquisition actual show footage. The ferengi are greedy, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous the ultimate rolemodel for anyone out to make a profit. Every known rule from the series is listed with an excellent backstory, or history if you will, of each rule. The ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous. There are others which may simply be ferengi aphorism. The ferengi rules of acquisition complete en overmind. In the mid22nd century there were 173 rules, and by the 24th century there were 285. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys most. In the fictional star trek universe, the rules of acquisition are a collection of sacred business proverbs of the ultracapitalist race known as the ferengi. When the going gets tough, the tough change the rules. Theres nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.
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