Unabridged and fully annotated, with all 47 commentaries, all 900 major and minor judgments, all 10,000 considered opinions. No good deed ever goes unpunished fragments and omens ds9 novel. The first mention of the rules within the star trek universe was in the nagus, an episode of the tv series star trek. Each acquisition a ferengi is involved in is governed by a set of guidelines known as the ferengi rules of acquisition. No good deed ever goes unpunished, and a man is only worth the sum of his possessions. 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. The rules of acquisition are two hundred eightyfive rules that conduct ferengi behavior, in life as well as business. The ferengi rules of acquisition complete en overmind.
Is there a list available of all of the rules of acquisition. The rules of acquisition were a numbered series of aphorisms, guidelines, and principles that provided the foundation of business philosophy of the ferengi. Known rules of acquisition rules or portions of rules in italics are from the book legends of the ferengi by ds9 writers ira. Stah ferengi rules of acquisition part 2 the actual. Ferengi rules of acquisition for android apk download. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Picard episode nepenthe, riker reminds picard of the phrase, describing it as newtons fourth law of thermodynamics. They never did anything without a profit margin in mind.
The rules of acquisition come from the human storytelling sandbox known as star trek created by the brilliant human story teller gene roddenberry and property of paramount pictures. These rules are often heard quoted by ferengi and non ferengi alike as a guide to good trading. Sex and profit are the two things that never last long. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star. The description of ferengi rules of acquisition application includes rules of acquisition mentioned in a popular tv series. The unwritten rule when no appropriate rule applies, make one up. Meridian ds9, legends of the ferengi never place friendship above profit. There exist 47 commentaries, 900 major and minor judgments, and 10,000 opinions voy.
The nagus the rules of acquisition were written by gint, the first grand nagus of the ferengi people. In theory, every ferengi business transaction strictly. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Grand nagus zek briefly revised the rules to promote. Now replace latinum with gold and ferengi with youknowwhat and youll have the complete answer to the question how do they control the world today. Ds9 season 4, episode 15 sons of mogh when in doubt, lie. The best deal is the one that brings the most profit. 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. Many of them can be translated to modern day earth and the business practices we follow. What you need at such awkward times is a compendium of the ferengi rules of acquisition on your handheld padd or, in twentyfirst century lingo, palmpilot. Theres nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman. The ferengi are distinguished by their bulbous brow, large protruding ears their lobes were sites of sexual intimacy, badly overgrown teeth and characteristically greedy nature.
The philosophy of one is the common sense of another. Neelix made this rule up the unwritten rule when no appropriate rule applies, make one up. By request, here are the complete ferengi rules of acquisition. The rules of acquisition were the sacred precepts upon which all ferengi society was based. See results from the ferengi rules of acquisition quiz on sporcle, the best trivia site on the internet. A contract is a contract is a contract but only between ferengi. Oct 03, 2019 like a true star trek fan i have my lists. The ferengi rules of acquisition steven behr ira download. A woman wearing clothes is like a man in the kitchen. Which star trek series had the best plots and characters. Below you see the ferengi rules of acquisition, the single most important thing in ferengi society.
Legends of the ferengi dont trust a man wearing a better suit than yours. Ben bedgood in news march 26, 2016 0 i have taken the time to compile a list of the rules of acquisition that i could find below and hope you will appreciate them. Rule one one you have their money, you never give it back. The rules of acquisition are the backbone of the ferengi society. They are the laws by which all good ferengi should live their lives and make their profit. Ferengi females are, however, forbidden to quote from the rules, due to their status as secondclass citizens. 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. Star trek ferengi rules of acquisition actual show footage. Rules of acquisition ds9 a wise man can hear profit in the wind. The ferengi rules of acquisition by behr, ira steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings that form the basis of ferengi philosophy. Ferengi rules of acquisition quiz stats by golaswede.
Rules of acquisition is the seventh episode of the second season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Never pay more for an acquisition than you have to. Search, discover and share your favorite ferengi rules of acquisition gifs. Onboard the darth vaders venatorclass star destroyer, admiral mummert interrupted darth vader to give him bad news as he prepared for meditation.
Ferengi rules of acquisition as completed by gelt a. There are 285 rules of acquisition rules of acquisition ds9 they were written tenmillenia ago by gint, the first grand nagus, and his cronies body parts ds9. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 123 even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum. Often subtle, sometimes funny and occasionally outlandish in their acumen, the rules form the backbone of the ferengi culture. Nothing is more important than your healthexcept for your money. Two rules of acquisition for example, are not portrayed in quarks character except as dystopian ideals he never achieves. In the mid22nd century there were 173 rules, and by the 24th century there were 285.
If he ran it like an ideal ferengi he would have far fewer patrons. None of that new age friendship is the greatest treasure crap. Star trek ferengi rules of acquisition actual show footage mitch. Whenever you exploit someone, it never hurts to thank them. Revised for the modern ferengi was a series of 285 aphorisms, guidelines, and principles that were created by grand nagus zek in 2371 as a replacement for the rules of acquisition. The ferengis cowards at heart had a predisposition to cower, slump and were not to be trusted. The rules of acquisition were written by gint, the first grand nagus of the ferengi. The complete ferengi rules of acquisition is a book which takes a cynical, but practical look at wealth and its acquisition. Jun 12, 2018 in the star trek universe, there is a species called the ferengi whose sole intent in life is to make nothing but money, think of their entire species as mr.
Aphorisms, guidelines, and principles to life in ferengi culture at. Legends of the ferengi never confuse wisdom with luck. Star trek is an interesting piece of sociology in itself, and the backstory of how paramount tried for years and years to kill star trek, but were unable to. When quark and rom first learned about zeks plan to write a new set of rules of. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 125 you cant make a deal if youre dead. Ferengi discusses earth economics star trek duration. This is one of the longstanding parts of this trek site.
Ferengi rules of acquisition part 1 rules 1 to 12 duration. The rules of acquisition were a numbered list of rules and guidelines that were the foundation of business philosophy for the ferengi. The following are the various ferengi rules of acquisition we have heard over the run of star trek. Never give away for free what can be sold latinum lasts longer than lust deep space nine television production. Sex and profit are the two things that never last long enough. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 5 always. Theoretically, every business transaction a ferengi entered into was meant to follow all of the rules. All rules must be preceded by reciting rule of acquisition number x. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 121 everything is for sale even friendship. A screenshot of the first twenty seven appears below. Rules of acquisition ds9 never ask when you can take. The ferengi have 285 rules of acquisition, a set of businessrelated proverbs that all educated ferengi know by heart. The ferengi rules of aquisition armada fleet command. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr.
The ferengi rules of acquisition were conceived by grand nagus gint millennia ago. Rules are presented as scrollable list and each rule can be copied to clipboard and shared with friends as sms, email or facebook message. That way, its easier to exploit them the next time. However, there now exist 285, along with 47 commentaries, 900 major and minor judgements, and 10,000 opinions. You cant cheat an honest customer, but it never hurts to try. The rules of acquisition have fortyseven commentaries, nine hundred major and minor judgments, and ten thousand considered opinions. These are the officially recognized rules of acquisition. There are others which may simply be ferengi aphorism. Those which have been revealed to humans are listed herein. The starting advancement establishes the ferengi commerce authority, whose agents and liquidators enforce ferengi trade bilaws, uphold the ferengi bill of opportunities and ensure that all transactions within the alliance are true to the rules of acquisition. Rules of acquisition scifi mega crossover wikia fandom. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. Riker mentions that the ferengi government is debating an amendment to the rules of acquisition.
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. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star trek. Ferengi rules of acquisition movies and entertainment. 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. In the fictional star trek universe, the 285th rule of the ferengi rules of acquisition states that no good deed ever goes unpunished. I have found that telling the truth is a better business strategy than the short term profit of lying to get a deal. They were first written by gint, the first grand nagus, but rules were continuously added thereafter. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Gint, the first grand nagus and his cronies claimed credit for writing the rules of acquisition ds9, body parts.
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. Many people believe that they cant do anything to protect their privacy online, but thats not true. They were first written by gint, the first grand nagus. Work is the best therapyat least for your employees. It has all the rules listed in pocket books ferengi rules of acquisition. Follow the instructions below to install the rules of acquisition as a memo pad document on your handheld and never again will you hesitate to cite no good deed ever goes unpunished by. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum. Stah ferengi rules of acquisition part 2 the actual rules posted by. The following is from a book by ira steven behr isbn 0671529366, with slight modification for academic and pedagogical purposes.