Ferenginar (mirror)

In the mirror universe, Ferenginar was vassal world of the Terran Empire and the homeworld of the Ferengi.

It was in 2250 when a Ferengi vessel was found to be "salavaging" communications equipment from an unmanned base that Imperial Starfleet became aware of their existence. The captain of the Ferengi vessel, Azark, used his charm and cunning and convinced the empire's captain to stand down his weapons. Azark further promised reparations and to lead the Starfleet captain and his favorite officers to the biggest "finders fee" in the galaxy. While en route to imperial headquarters, the crafty Azark easily won the life savings of the senior staff many times over, but had always given it back as a gesture of goodwill.

Upon being presented to the Emperor, Azark revealed his plan. Ferenginar would become a vassal world of the empire, and in return for its guaranteed submission, Azark would be made Grand Nagus. Emperor Louvin agreed to Azark's terms. Azark then stage a successful coup on Ferenginar with the help of Starfleet intelligence. In the aftermath, Starfleet personnel failed to notice the escape of the old Grand Nagus, nor did they notice the strong resemblance in portraits between Azark and the former Grand Nagus. To all appearance, it looked as through Azark had arranged to replace himself as Grand Nagus. Despite the evidence, the Ferengi always denied the rumors.

To end any further imperial investigation, Azark funneled large amounts of ludugial gold into both the empire's coffers and those of Louvin. Over time, the empire and its elite became ever more dependent on the business savvy of the Ferengi and their world, much to the dismay of many security officials.