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[TNG], “Hero Worship” [TNG], “Masterpiece Society” [TNG], remains of Plegg, offering faked Certificates of Dismemberment “Imaginary Friend” [TNG]) as proof of authenticity. (“The Alternate” [DS9]). See: Ferengi death rituals. female shape-shifter. SEE: Founder Leader Ferengi Code. A set of ethical guidelines governing behavior of fencing. Ancient art and sport of Ferengi citizens. Among its provisions is a clause requiring the swordplay with foils. A hobby of - |{ lives of subordinates be offered in payment for a superior's disEnterprise helm officer Hikaru Sulu : oes J honorable deeds. (“The Last Outpost” [TNG]). Ferengi By-Laws (“The Naked Time" [TOS]). Jean- B=} _ section 105, subparagraph 10 states, “Upon reaching adulthood, Luc Picard enjoyed fencing in the a Ferengi males must purchase an apprenticeship from a suitable gymnasium of the Enterprise-D. Bs role model.” (“Heart of Stone” [DS9)). SEE: Ferengi Rules of (“We'll Always Have Paris” [TNG]). Acquisition; Ferengi Salvage Code; Ferengi Trade By-Laws Fendaus V. Planet. The government on Fendaus V was led by a Ferengi Commerce Authority. Agency of the Ferengi governfamily whose members have no limbs due to an inbred genetic ment concerned with business practices and the enforcement of defect. Data compared this family to the leaders of Ramatis lil, trade laws. The offices of the agency were located on the 40th who are incapable of hearing for similar reasons. (“Loud as a floor of the Tower of Commerce on Ferenginar. Abbreviated as Whisper" [TNG]). FCA. (“Family Business" [DS9]). SEE: Liquidator; Writ of Accountability Fenna. (Salli Elise Richardson). Psychoprojective alter ego inadvertently created by ~~ Ferengi death rituals. Customs associated with the treatment of Nidell, wife of Professor Gideon Seyetik. the body of a deceased Ferengi. Autopsy is strictly prohibited When Nidell experienced deep emotional (“Suspicions” [TNG]). To honor the dead, the deceased's body distress and lost control of her special tele- was cut into small pieces that were sealed into disk-shaped soupathic abilities, Fenna was the result. venir containers, then sold. These disks became valuable collecFenna, who was composed of pure energy tors items if the dead Ferengi was a personage of note. A Ferengi and looked exactly like Nidell, sought the Certificate of Dismemberment accompanied the souvenir, happiness that Nidell couldn't have. When attesting to the identity of the remains. (“The Alternate” [DS9], Nidell met Benjamin Sisko at Deep Space 9 “Melora” [DS9)). Ferengi believe that those who have earned a in 2370, the two fell in love. Unfortunately profit during their mortal lives can enter the Divine Treasury after for Sisko, when Nidell's emotional prob- death. There, under the guidance of the Blessed Exchequer, the lems were resolved, Fenna ceased to exist. Celestial Auctioneers allow them to bid on new lives. Those who (“Second Sight” [DS9]) have not earned a profit are thought to be doomed to the Vault of Eternal Destitution. (“Little Green Men” [DS9)). Fento. (John McLiam). An elderly male on planet Mintaka III. Fento related many of his people's old legends about an Ferengi Futures Exchange. Market based on Ferenginar, facili“Overseer,” their equivalent of a God, when his people struggled tating sale of commodities and securities upon agreement of to understand otherwise inexplicable experiences with advanced future delivery. While under the impression that he was dying Federation technology. Fento was left to guard the injured Dr. of Dorek syndrome in 2372, Quark put 52 disks of his vacuumPalmer, and Commander Riker was forced to overpower him to desiccated remains on the Ferengi Futures Exchange. SEE: escape with Palmer. (“Who Watches the Watchers?" [TNG]). Ferengi death rituals. (“Body Parts” [DS9)). feragoit goulash. Vegetable stew. One of Neelix's specialties. Ferengi lobes. Reference to the ears of a (“Parallax” [VGR]). - Ferengi, a Ferengi male in particular, and to 4 his business prowess. If a Ferengi is not Ferengi Alliance. Formal name of the Ferengi government ahd” lgll good at a business-related skill, it is said Se SC Sl that “he doesn't have the lobes for it.” This Ferengi Attainment Ceremony. Ferengi ceremony in which a F is considered to be a sexist remark, since boy becomes an adult. In 2371 Nog completed the Attainment J 2 < Ferengi females generally have smaller ears Ceremony. (“Heart of Stone” [DS9)). y than males. (“Heart of Stone” [DS9]). When a Ferengi displays exceptionally keen busiFerengi Benevolent Association. Philanthropic organization ness skills, it is said that “He has the lobes.” established by Grand Nagus Zek in 2371 while he was under the (“Starship Down" [DS9]). A Ferengi's lobes influence of the Bajoran Prophets, who had removed Zek's are considered to be highly erogenous. (“Ménage a Troi" [TNG]). acquisitive drives. The organization was funded by Zek's SEE: oo-mox. own personal fortune to spread wealth and good fortune to those less fortunate. The association was dissolved after the Prophets ~~ Ferengi Marauder. Starship type restored Zek's original personality. (“Prophet Motive” [DS9]). used by the Ferengi Alliance. Sophisticated vessels, some Ferengi cargo shuttle. A transport used by the Ferengi Alliance. Marauders were equipped One of these craft was discovered crashed in the Hanolin asteroid ~~ with the ability to fire a powerful belt in early 2368. Remains of the cargo were discovered scattered plasma energy burst, capable of over one hundred square kilometers. The remains of the Vulcan disabling a Galaxy-class starship. ship T"Pau’s navigational deflector were First encounter with the Federation found amid the debris, in crates marked was in 2364 near planet Gamma Tauri IV. (“The Last Outpost” “Medical Supplies.” (“Unification, Part |" ‘ GENE [TNG)). This ship was designated as a D'Kora-class vessel, with a [TNG)). A, \ crew of 450, (“Force of Nature” [TNG]). The Ferengi ship was designed by Andrew Probert and built by Greg Jein. The Marauder Ferengi Certificate of Dismember- made its first appearance in “The Last Outpost” and was also seen ment. Document certifying the identity in “The Battle" (TNG), of Ferengi remains, accompanying ES “Peak Performance” pleces of the deceased's body that yy (TNG), “The Price” (TNG), are sold as valuable souvenirs. In is 15 Vb "Menage a Troi" (TNG), 2370, Quark tried to sell counterfeit and “Rascals” (TNG).