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- For the mirror universe counterpart, see Ferenginar (mirror).
Ferenginar (also known as Ferengal) is a class M planet, the fourth planet of the Ventarus Idrilon star system. Located in the space of the galaxy's Alpha Quadrant, Ferenginar is the homeworld of the Ferengi civilization, and the seat of government for the Ferengi Alliance. (DS9 episode: "Family Business", Last Unicorn RPG module: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Narrator's Toolkit)
Many large cities are present around the planet, but the capital city is by far the most impressive city on Ferenginar. Due to the near-constant levels of torrential rain, the buildings are kept under domes, to keep the Ferengi dry. Dominating the capital city is a huge spire, the Tower of Commerce, which marks the Sacred Marketplace, and the seat of government for the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance. (DS9 episode: "Family Business")
The weather is poor in both hemispheres and on all of the continents and seas. This ranges from rain, snow, tornadoes, hurricanes, and tidal waves. (DS9 novel: The 34th Rule) The Ferengi people have one hundred seventy eight words for rain. (DS9 novel: Let He Who Is Without Sin...)
History[]
Spock had heard of Ferenginar in 2268. (TOS novella: The Badlands, Part I)
In the 2350s, the Great Monetary Collapse hit Ferenginar. Inflation soared, the currency was devalued. (DS9 episode: "Homefront")
In 2374, Ferenginar descended into financial chaos after Zek amended the Ferengi Bill of Opportunities to allow females equal status to males. There was so much buying and selling the communications grid shut down and a communications blackout occurred. (DS9 episode: "Profit and Lace")
After being helped back into power by Nilva, Zek continued his reforms including the introduction of tax, labor rights and the banning of the dumping of industrial waste. The newly established Economic Congress also passed some new laws, including making monopolies illegal. (DS9 episode: "The Dogs of War")
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Appearances[]
- DS9 episode: "Family Business"
- DS9 episode: "Ferengi Love Songs"
- DS9 novel: The 34th Rule
- DS9 novel: Ferenginar: Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed
- DS9 novel: I, The Constable
- DS9 comic: "Star Trek: Ferengi"
- TNG novel: Doors Into Chaos
- LD episode: "Parth Ferengi's Heart Place"
References[]
- DS9 novel: Legends of the Ferengi
- DS9 short story: "A Dry Day on Ferenginar"
- DS9 short story: "The Last Tree on Ferenginar: A Ferengi Fable From the Future"
- ST video game: Starfleet Command III
External links[]
- Ferenginar article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Ferenginar article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.