Ferengi: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 11:04, 30 April 2019

Appearance: Mammalian
- Orange to bronze skin
- Large skull with prominent brow ridge
- Visibly hairless
- Large ears
  - Male ears much larger than female
- Averaging around four feet tall
Homeworld: Ferenginar
- Major offworld populations: Throughout the Ferengi Alliance
Biological notes
- Distantly related to Dopterians (DS9: "The Forsaken")
Cultural notes
- Ferengi faith
- Ferengi language
- Ferengi food
- Society largely based on extreme capitalism directed and (minimally) regulated by the Alliance
  - General laissez-faire approach to capitalistic endeavors
- Society and business both guided by the Rules of Acquisition
- Coming of age traditions
  - At about age 18, following the completion of their Attainment Ceremony, Ferengi males are expected to purchase an apprenticeship from a suitable role model (DS9: "Heart of Stone")
  - Following the completion of their apprenticeship, they sell off all childhood possessions to obtain a starting stake in business (DS9: "Little Green Men"; SCE Short Story: "Caveat Emptor")
    - Coming of age traditions likely apply to Ferengi female children as well following planetary reforms of 2375
- Common sayings
  - "Ears open, eyes wide" (DS9 Novel: The 34th Rule)
    - Be wary about trusting customers (DS9 Novel: The 34th Rule)

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 *** Following the completion of their apprenticeship, they sell off all childhood possessions to obtain a starting stake in business (DS9: "Little Green Men"; SCE Short Story: "Caveat Emptor")
 **** ''Coming of age traditions likely apply to Ferengi female children as well following planetary reforms of 2375''
+** Common sayings
+*** "Ears open, eyes wide" (DS9 Novel: ''The 34th Rule'')
+**** Be wary about trusting customers (DS9 Novel: ''The 34th Rule'')
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