Races

Ferengi Alliance

The Ferengi Alliance is a race of merchants that are dedicated to monetary pursuits.  The Ferengi excel at trade and politics but lack the combat capabilities of other races.

Technology | Starships

General

Environment:  Oxygen and Rock
Culture:  Ferengi
Happiness Type:  Capitalist
Demeanor:  Friendly


Cultural Modifiers

Production +3 Research -3 Intelligence +2 Trade +5 Happiness +3
Space Combat -5 Ground Combat -5 Shipyard Rate 0 Repair 0 Maintenance -3

Biology

The Ferengi are short humanoids with characteristically large ears.  The Ferengi prefer damp, rocky worlds with oxygen-based atmospheres.  The average Ferengi is 1.5 meters in height with a mass of 60 kilograms.  Ferengi have four-lobed brains and cannot be sensed by most telepathic races.  They have extremely sensitive hearing, sharp teeth, but less than average physical strength and display a poor tolerance for adverse climates.  The average Ferengi has a lifespan of 125 years.

Society

The Ferengi Alliance is a highly capitalistic society.  It is under rule of the Grand Nagus who is selected by the Ferengi Commerce Authority.  Ferengi  live by the Rules of Acquisition, a compilation of economically successful guidelines.  Despite their cunningness, Ferengi regard contracts as the cornerstone of society and breaking one can result in severe fines or imprisonment.  Ferengi culture is extremely sexist with males as the only citizens with rights.  Females are unable to wear clothing, leave the home, and are treated as commodities.  Ferengi are voracious traders and merchants and are constantly seeking out new races to exploit.

Brief History

The current Ferengi culture was founded by the first Grand Nagus, Gint, over 10,000 years ago.  The Ferengi have since expanded their economic endeavors throughout the quadrant establishing trade agreements with almost every culture they have encountered.  The Ferengi are generally peaceful and prefer to remain neutral during any conflict including the Dominion War.

 

Characteristics Advanced Traits

Characteristics / Advanced Traits 2000 Racial Points 3000 Racial Points 5000 Racial Points
Political Savvy 120 120 120
Construction Aptitude 120 120 120
Mining Aptitude   120 120
Refining Aptitude 120 120

Ferengi Technology YES YES YES
Rock World Natives YES YES YES
Natural Merchants YES YES YES
Propulsion Experts NO NO YES
Advanced Storage Techniques NO NO YES

 

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