Legends of the ferengi by ira steven behr goodreads. This list does not include the complete reference including the 47 commentaries, 900 major and minor rulings, and 10,000 considered opinions, which is. Work is the best therapyat least for your employees. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. When the going gets tough, the tough change the rules.
Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. The ferengi rules of aquisition armada fleet command. This pocketsize compendium dating from 1995 contains just the rules, one per page in large type, with a brief introduction and several illustrations. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding. The ferengi were first mentioned in the very first episode of star trek.
A contract is a contract is a contract but only between ferengi. This list is wrongconflicts with on screen stated rules such as 45. The introduction, ostensibly written by quark, ds9s resident ferengi bartender, sells the rules in language amusingly similar to that used by the. During my life, ive used this as somewhat of a replacement for what my mom always taught me. Ferengi rules of acquisition as completed by gelt a. Riker mentions that the ferengi government is debating an amendment to the rules of acquisition.
Ferengi rules of acquisition for android apk download. By request, here are the complete ferengi rules of acquisition. Ferengi have a detailed but adaptable religion based around a codex called the rules of acquisition, written by the first grand nagus of ferenginar, gint. Rules of acquisition pdf the ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two. Which is your favourite ferengi rule of acquisition. The ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous.
The best deal is the one that brings the most profit. Many of them can be translated to modern day earth and the business practices we follow. Ascendancy your financial acumen guides the growth of the ferengi alliance from the tower of commerce. The next generation before being used in the subsequent series star trek. Ferengi rules of acquisition part 1 rules 1 to 12 duration. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The book, which is small enough to fit in your pocket, features all of the ferengi rules of acquisition mentioned in the series. Their early appearances bore this out the enterprise crews first several encounters with the ferengi were violent, and the ferengi were often betterarmed. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 123 even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum. The introduction, ostensibly written by quark, ds9s resident ferengi bartender, sells the rules in language amusingly similar to that used by the 100s of books.
The complete ferengi rules of acquisition is a book which takes a cynical, but practical look at wealth and its acquisition. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity. The nagus the rules of acquisition were written by gint, the first grand nagus of the ferengi people. Reading this book will give you all the business savvy you need to successfully start and run a business in the alpha quadrant, perhaps even here on earth. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star trek.
The description of ferengi rules of acquisition application includes rules of acquisition mentioned in a popular tv series. Ascendancy ferengi alliance is an expansion for star trek. Often subtle, sometimes funny and occasionally outlandish in their acumen, the rules form the backbone of the ferengi culture. Several rules in the 1997 legends of the ferengi are absent from this. They were regarded as a species of fierce, bloodthirsty mafiosi known to eat their former trading partners. Now they share the rules of acquisition that have been their guiding force for centuriesgems such as once you have money, never give it back and never place friendship before profitin a collection compiled by the.
Ferengi are a species from startrek that was particularly highlighted in deep space 9. The enterprise is bringing surprises to an archaeological expedition lead by an old friend of captain picards on bolaxnu 7. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Deep space nine, has a different take, which he offered up during the ds9 cast reunion at star trek. You cant cheat an honest customer, but it never hurts to try. Ferengi discusses earth economics star trek duration. Never pay more for an acquisition than you have to. In this slim, pocketsized volume, ira stephen behr lists 70 of the total 285 ferengi rules of acquisition that guide the behaviour of all ferengi businessmen the rest have not yet been revealed to mere humans. As a kid i watched the shit out of every star trek series but at that time ds9 always seemed boring and annoying to watch for me. A screenshot of the first twenty seven appears below. Nothing is more important than your healthexcept for your money.
St ds9 ferengi rule of acquisition by ira steven behr the ferengi are greedy. According to ferengi custom, there are five stages of acquisition. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 125 you cant make a deal if youre dead. The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings that form the basis of ferengi philosophy. 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. Unofficial or uncertain rules the unofficial rules have been quoted on screen, but either were not given a number, not explicitly stated to be a rule, or were not part of the generallyaccepted canon by the ferengi commerce authority. Deep space nine the ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous. Found in this list are the 85 canon and official rules, plus a handful of other quotes that could have been rules. St ds9 ferengi rule of acquisition ebook by ira steven behr. Ds9, \ the nagus \, \ heart of stone \, ferengi rule. Rules are presented as scrollable list and each rule can be copied to clipboard and shared with friends as sms, email or facebook message. Quark, for a modest fee, has written many of them down for us to learn, along with the historical connection to the creation of each rule. Ferengi rules of acquisition free download and software.
Below you see the ferengi rules of acquisition, the single most important thing in ferengi society. The complete ferengi rules of acquisition project sanctuary. Since the ferengi are interested in the planet, too, things take unexpected turns. The following is from a book by ira steven behr isbn 0671529366, with slight modification for academic and pedagogical purposes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the star trek. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys most successful entrepreneurs.
The ferengi rules of acquisition kindle edition by behr, ira steven. 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. What collection of star trek resources would be complete without a list of the rules of acquisition. Looking for the ideal ferengi rules of acquisition gifts. Unabridged and fully annotated, with all 47 commentaries, all 900 major and minor judgments, all 10,000 considered opinions. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 41 profit is its own reward. Is there a list available of all of the rules of acquisition. Plus a selection of 6 notable ferengi, the rules of acqusition book, or a bar of gold pressed latinum as your. The next generation have often been accused of being pernicious space jew stereotypes. A brief history of the ferengi alliance, from their 10,000 year development to the reforms in the late 24th century. As the leading business authority its your duty to seek out opportunity, exploit new customers and grow the bottom line until your economy. They were devised in 1987 for the series star trek.
The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 121 everything is for sale even friendship. The buried age tng novel 44 never confuse wisdom with luck. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 43 feed your greed, but not enough to choke it. After subscribing to the star trek subreddit i realized your love for ds9 and though ill give it another try and i gotta say. Gint wrote the original 200 rules of acquisition which have since been carefully expanded on, now at 285, and also wrote of the ferengi afterlife. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. The ferengi are a fictional race of people that base their entire culture around commerce and profit.
Ferengi rules of acquisition pdf free download epdf. 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. St ds9 ferengi rule of acquisition star trek ebook. Sex and profit are the two things that never last long enough. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer level 2 moonbroom. The ferengi are greedy and completely unscrupulousthe galaxys ultimate entrepreneurs.
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