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| + | The first Rules of Acquisition, codifying [[Ferengi]] culture for millennia to follow, were written by [[Grand Nagus]] [[Gint]].<ref name="DSN497"/> Ferengi children are expected to memorize all 285 rules of acquisition on command,<ref name="DSN411"/> though females were forbidden to do so<ref name="DSN427"/> prior to Grand Nagus [[Zek]]'s reforms of the 2370s.<sup>[Citation needed]</sup> | ||
| − | * 1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.<ref name=" | + | * 1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.<ref name="DSN411"/> |
| − | * 3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.<ref name=" | + | * 3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.<ref name="DSN440"/> |
| − | * 6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.<ref name=" | + | * 6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.<ref name="DSN411"/> |
| − | * 7. Keep your ears open.<ref name=" | + | * 7. Keep your ears open.<ref name="DSN420"/> |
* 8. Small print leads to large risk.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 8. Small print leads to large risk.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.<ref name=" | + | * 9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.<ref name="DSN420"/> |
| − | * 10. Greed is eternal.<ref name=" | + | * 10. Greed is eternal.<ref name="DSN462"/> |
* 13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 16. A deal is a deal...<ref name=" | + | * 16. A deal is a deal...<ref name="DSN426"/> until a better one comes along.<ref name="FRoA"/> |
| − | * 17. A contract is a contract is a contract. But only between Ferengi.<ref name=" | + | * 17. A contract is a contract is a contract. But only between Ferengi.<ref name="DSN497"/> |
| − | * 18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.<ref name=" | + | * 18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.<ref name="DSN460"/> |
* 19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 21. Never place friendship above profit.<ref name=" | + | * 21. Never place friendship above profit.<ref name="DSN427"/> |
| − | * 22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.<ref name=" | + | * 22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.<ref name="DSN427"/> |
* 27. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 27. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother...<ref name=" | + | * 31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother...<ref name="DSN423"/> insult something he cares about instead.<ref name="FRoA"/> |
| − | * 33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.<ref name=" | + | * 33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.<ref name="DSN427"/> |
| − | * 34. War is good for business.<ref name=" | + | * 34. War is good for business.<ref name="DSN461"/> |
| − | * 35. Peace is good for business.<ref name=" | + | * 35. Peace is good for business.<ref name="DSN461"/> |
* 40. She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 40. She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 41. Profit is its own reward.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 41. Profit is its own reward.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 47. Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.<ref name=" | + | * 47. Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.<ref name="DSN431"/> |
| − | * 48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.<ref name=" | + | * 48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.<ref name="DSN427"/> |
* 52. Never ask when you can take.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 52. Never ask when you can take.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | + | * 57. Good customers are rare as latinum. Treasure them.<ref name="DSN433"/> | |
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| − | * 57. Good customers are rare as latinum. Treasure them.<ref name=" | ||
* 58. There is no substitute for success.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 58. There is no substitute for success.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 59. Free advice is seldom cheap.<ref name=" | + | * 59. Free advice is seldom cheap.<ref name="DSN427"/> |
* 60. Keep your lies consistent.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 60. Keep your lies consistent.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.<ref name=" | + | * 62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.<ref name="DSN427"/> |
* 65. Win or lose, there's always Huyperian beetle snuff.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 65. Win or lose, there's always Huyperian beetle snuff.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 75. Home is where the heart is... but the stars are made of latinum.<ref name=" | + | * 75. Home is where the heart is... but the stars are made of latinum.<ref name="DSN453"/> |
| − | * 76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies!<ref name=" | + | * 76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies!<ref name="DSN421"/> |
* 79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 94. Females and finances don't mix.<ref name="FRoA"/><ref name=" | + | * 94. Females and finances don't mix.<ref name="FRoA"/><ref name="DSN547"/> |
| − | * 95. Expand or die.<ref name=" | + | * 95. Expand or die.<ref name="VOY144"/> |
* 97. Enough... is never enough.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 97. Enough... is never enough.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 98. Every man has his price.<ref name=" | + | * 98. Every man has his price.<ref name="DSN543"/> |
* 99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 102. Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.<ref name=" | + | * 102. Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.<ref name="DSN446"/> |
| − | * 103. Sleep can interfere with... (ending unknown)<ref name=" | + | * 103. Sleep can interfere with... (ending unknown)<ref name="DSN427"/> |
* 104. Faith moves mountains... of inventory.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 104. Faith moves mountains... of inventory.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 106. There is no honor in poverty.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 106. There is no honor in poverty.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.<ref name=" | + | * 109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.<ref name="DSN431"/> |
| − | * 111. Treat people in your debt like family... exploit them.<ref name=" | + | * 111. Treat people in your debt like family... exploit them.<ref name="DSN457"/><ref name="DSN509"/> |
| − | * 112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.<ref name=" | + | * 112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.<ref name="DSN437"/> |
* 113. Always have sex with the boss.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 113. Always have sex with the boss.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 117. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name="FRoA"/> < | + | * 117. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name="FRoA"/><ref name="117-217"/> |
* 121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 125. You can't make a deal if you're dead.<ref name=" | + | * 125. You can't make a deal if you're dead.<ref name="DSN558"/> |
| − | * 139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.<ref name=" | + | * 139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.<ref name="DSN428"/> |
* 141. Only fools pay retail.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 141. Only fools pay retail.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it ends up in <em>your</em> pocket.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it ends up in <em>your</em> pocket.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
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* 181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 190. Hear all, trust nothing.<ref name=" | + | * 190. Hear all, trust nothing.<ref name="DSN524"/> |
* 192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 194. It's always good business to know about your customers before they walk in your door.<ref name=" | + | * 194. It's always good business to know about your customers before they walk in your door.<ref name="DSN434"/> |
* 202. The justification for profit is profit.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 202. The justification for profit is profit.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 203. New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.<ref name=" | + | * 203. New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.<ref name="DSN480"/> |
| − | * 211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.<ref name=" | + | * 208. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.<ref name="PDG107"/> |
| − | * 214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.<ref name=" | + | * 211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.<ref name="DSN488"/> |
| − | * 217. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name=" | + | * 214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.<ref name="DSN440"/> |
| + | * 217. You can't free a fish from water.<ref name="DSN457"/><ref name="117-217"/> | ||
* 218. Always know what you're buying.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 218. Always know what you're buying.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for <em>oo-mox</em>.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for <em>oo-mox</em>.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 236. You can't buy fate.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 236. You can't buy fate.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.<ref name=" | + | * 239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.<ref name="DSN497"/> |
* 242. More is good... all is better.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 242. More is good... all is better.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.<ref name=" | + | * 263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.<ref name="DSN488"/> |
* 266. When in doubt, lie.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 266. When in doubt, lie.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
* 284. Deep down everyone's a Ferengi.<ref name="FRoA"/> | * 284. Deep down everyone's a Ferengi.<ref name="FRoA"/> | ||
| − | * 285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.< | + | * 285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.<ref name="DSN444"/><ref name="DSN549"/> |
* Unk. Exploitation begins at home.<sup>[Citation needed]</sup> | * Unk. Exploitation begins at home.<sup>[Citation needed]</sup> | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="117-217">Rules 117 and 217 are identical. It's unclear if this is due to a publishing error in the book [[The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (Book)|"The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition"]], or if the rule was misquoted in the episode [[Past Tense, Part I (Episode)|"Past Tense, Part I"]]. Both iterations have been placed on this list at this time.</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN411">{{RefDSN411}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN420">{{RefDSN420}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN421">{{RefDSN421}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN423">{{RefDSN423}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN426">{{RefDSN426}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN427">{{RefDSN427}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN428">{{RefDSN428}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN431">{{RefDSN431}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN433">{{RefDSN433}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN434">{{RefDSN434}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN437">{{RefDSN437}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN440">{{RefDSN440}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN444">{{RefDSN444}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN446">{{RefDSN446}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN453">{{RefDSN453}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN457">{{RefDSN457}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN460">{{RefDSN460}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN461">{{RefDSN461}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name="FRoA"> | + | <ref name="DSN462">{{RefDSN462}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="FRoA">[[The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (Book)|"The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition"]]. ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]].'' Book. Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books, July 1995.</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN480">{{RefDSN480}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN488">{{RefDSN488}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="DSN497">{{RefDSN497}}</ref> |
| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="VOY144">[[False Profits (Episode)|"False Profits"]]. ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episode 144. Television. Paramount Pictures Corporation, 2 October 1996.</ref> |
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| + | <ref name="DSN558">{{RefDSN558}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 7 July 2023
Myriad Universes: Rules of Acquisition
The first Rules of Acquisition, codifying Ferengi culture for millennia to follow, were written by Grand Nagus Gint.[1] Ferengi children are expected to memorize all 285 rules of acquisition on command,[2] though females were forbidden to do so[3] prior to Grand Nagus Zek's reforms of the 2370s.[Citation needed]
- 1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.[2]
- 3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.[4]
- 6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.[2]
- 7. Keep your ears open.[5]
- 8. Small print leads to large risk.[6]
- 9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.[5]
- 10. Greed is eternal.[7]
- 13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.[6]
- 16. A deal is a deal...[8] until a better one comes along.[6]
- 17. A contract is a contract is a contract. But only between Ferengi.[1]
- 18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.[9]
- 19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.[6]
- 21. Never place friendship above profit.[3]
- 22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.[3]
- 27. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.[6]
- 31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother...[10] insult something he cares about instead.[6]
- 33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.[3]
- 34. War is good for business.[11]
- 35. Peace is good for business.[11]
- 40. She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.[6]
- 41. Profit is its own reward.[6]
- 44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.[6]
- 47. Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.[12]
- 48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.[3]
- 52. Never ask when you can take.[6]
- 57. Good customers are rare as latinum. Treasure them.[13]
- 58. There is no substitute for success.[6]
- 59. Free advice is seldom cheap.[3]
- 60. Keep your lies consistent.[6]
- 62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.[3]
- 65. Win or lose, there's always Huyperian beetle snuff.[6]
- 75. Home is where the heart is... but the stars are made of latinum.[14]
- 76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies![15]
- 79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.[6]
- 82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.[6]
- 85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.[6]
- 89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.[6]
- 94. Females and finances don't mix.[6][16]
- 95. Expand or die.[17]
- 97. Enough... is never enough.[6]
- 98. Every man has his price.[18]
- 99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.[6]
- 102. Nature decays, but latinum lasts forever.[19]
- 103. Sleep can interfere with... (ending unknown)[3]
- 104. Faith moves mountains... of inventory.[6]
- 106. There is no honor in poverty.[6]
- 109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.[12]
- 111. Treat people in your debt like family... exploit them.[20][21]
- 112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.[22]
- 113. Always have sex with the boss.[6]
- 117. You can't free a fish from water.[6][23]
- 121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.[6]
- 123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.[6]
- 125. You can't make a deal if you're dead.[24]
- 139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.[25]
- 141. Only fools pay retail.[6]
- 144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it ends up in your pocket.[6]
- 162. Even in the worst times, someone turns a profit.[6]
- 177. Know your enemies... but do business with them always.[6]
- 181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.[6]
- 189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.[6]
- 190. Hear all, trust nothing.[26]
- 192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.[6]
- 194. It's always good business to know about your customers before they walk in your door.[27]
- 202. The justification for profit is profit.[6]
- 203. New customers are like razor-toothed gree-worms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.[28]
- 208. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.[29]
- 211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.[30]
- 214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.[4]
- 217. You can't free a fish from water.[20][23]
- 218. Always know what you're buying.[6]
- 223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for oo-mox.[6]
- 229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.[6]
- 236. You can't buy fate.[6]
- 239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.[1]
- 242. More is good... all is better.[6]
- 255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.[6]
- 261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.[6]
- 263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.[30]
- 266. When in doubt, lie.[6]
- 284. Deep down everyone's a Ferengi.[6]
- 285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.[31][32]
- Unk. Exploitation begins at home.[Citation needed]
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Body Parts". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 4, episode 25 (Production number 497). Directed by Avery Brooks. Story by Louis P. DeSantis & Robert J. Bolivar. Teleplay by Hans Beimler. Paramount Pictures. 10 June 1996.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Nagus". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 1, episode 11 (Production number 411). Directed by David Livingston. Story by David Livingston. Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 21 March 1993.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Rules of Acquisition". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 7 (Production number 427). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Hilary J. Bader. Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 8 November 1993.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Maquis, Part I". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 20 (Production number 440). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Rick Berman & Michael Piller & Jeri Taylor and James Crocker. Teleplay by James Crocker. Paramount Pictures. 25 April 1994.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "In the Hands of the Prophets". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 1, episode 20 (Production number 420). Directed by David Livingston. Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 21 June 1993.
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34 6.35 6.36 6.37 6.38 6.39 6.40 6.41 6.42 "The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Book. Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books, July 1995.
- ↑ Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Prophet Motive". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 16 (Production number 462). Directed by Rene Auberjonois. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 20 February 1995.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Melora". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 6 (Production number 426). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Story by Evan Carlos Somers. Teleplay by Evan Carlos Somers and Stephen Baum and Michael Piller & James Crocker. Paramount Pictures. 1 November 1993.
- ↑ Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Heart of Stone". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 14 (Production number 460). Directed by Alexander Singer. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 6 February 1995.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Siege". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 3 (Production number 423). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Written by Michael Piller. Paramount Pictures. 11 October 1993.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Destiny". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 15 (Production number 461). Directed by Alexander Singer. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 13 February 1995.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Rivals". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 11 (Production number 431). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Jim Trombetta and Michael Piller. Teleplay by Joe Menosky. Paramount Pictures. 3 January 1994.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "Armageddon Game". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 13 (Production number 433). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Written by Morgan Gendel. Paramount Pictures. 31 January 1994.
- ↑ Berman, Rick et al (Executive Producers). "Civil Defense". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 3, episode 7 (Production number 453). Directed by Reza Badiyi. Written by Mike Krohn. Paramount Pictures. 7 November 1994.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Homecoming". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 1 (Production number 421). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Story by Jeri Taylor and Ira Steven Behr. Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 27 September 1993.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Profit and Lace". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 6, episode 23 (Production number 547). Directed by Alexander Siddig. Written by Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler. Paramount Pictures. 11 May 1998.
- ↑ "False Profits". Star Trek: Voyager, Episode 144. Television. Paramount Pictures Corporation, 2 October 1996.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "In the Pale Moonlight". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 6, episode 19 (Production number 543). Directed by Victor Lobl. Story by Peter Allan Fields. Teleplay by Michael Taylor. Paramount Pictures. 13 April 1998.
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- ↑ Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "The Darkness and the Light". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 5, episode 11 (Production number 509). Directed by Michael Vejar. Story by Bryan Fuller. Teleplay by Ronald D. Moore. Paramount Pictures. 6 January 1997.
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- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Rules 117 and 217 are identical. It's unclear if this is due to a publishing error in the book "The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition", or if the rule was misquoted in the episode "Past Tense, Part I". Both iterations have been placed on this list at this time.
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- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "Bar Association". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 4, episode 16 (Production number 488). Directed by LeVar Burton. Story by Barbara J. Lee & Jenifer A. Lee. Teleplay by Robert Hewitt Wolfe & Ira Steven Behr. Paramount Pictures. 19 February 1996.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Michael Piller (Executive Producers). "The Collaborator". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 2, episode 24 (Production number 444). Directed by Cliff Bole. Story by Gary Holland. Teleplay by Gary Holland and Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe. Paramount Pictures. 23 May 1994.
- ↑ Berman, Rick & Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producers). "The Sound of Her Voice". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, season 6, episode 25 (Production number 549). Directed by Winrich Kolbe. Story by Pam Pietroforte. Teleplay by Ronald D. Moore. Paramount Pictures. 10 June 1998.
