Quark's
Menubar
    Ah, so you've come to the Promenade looking for a good time? Then you've come to the right place. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Quark, the bartender and owner of this establishment. As long as you are not an FCA liquidator and have some latinum to spare, you're very welcome to take advantage of the facilities I offer for very reasonable prices.

    Oh, and don't mind if my brother Rom looks too inept at business to be a relation of mine. It is a widely known fact that he hasn't the lobes for it. As the Rule of Acquisition no. 18 states, "A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all," so please make allowances for him. His son Nog is also a disgrace to my family, having the insanity to apply for Starfleet. The family will never live this down in Ferenginar.

Bar Service
    My bar caters to the needs of every race, however exotic the taste. Why, I have vintage bottles of hard-to-get Canard stored away, root beer enough to satisfy a fleet of Starfleet officers, and enough of everything else to make sure my customers will get what they ask for.

    This month's special is the Tekaen Sunrise, a drink that emulates the sunrise by its shifting colors. At only twenty slips of latinum per glass, it's a bargain as well as a great drink.

    A tribute to Morn. What can I say? The 57th Rule of Acquisition sums it all up, "Good customers are as rare as latinum, treasure them." It's the least I can do for Morn, who, as my best customer, has been sitting on the same bar stool drinking his daily allowance throughout the years. My inspiration and source of financial security, I only wished there were more Morns around.

Dabo Tables
    I have a vision. A vision that one day all people: Ferengi, Cardassian, Hu-man, can stand shoulder to shoulder...around my Dabo Tables. What would life be without the little risks, the gambles, the thrill of victory, the motivation of defeat? Life without unknown factors could be likened to a dull routine that settles on like a dead weight. Prudence has to be thrown to the wind sometimes. That's precisely what the tables are here for, to stimulate the mind and senses even when you're here surrounded by Federation propriety. All one needs is a few slips of latinum and a helping of good luck to go with it. If patrons are not familiar with the game, there are plenty of beautiful girls eager to help. Beautiful females that are pleasing to the eyes and lobes (especially the lobes).
Holosuite Rental
    The Holosuites are located above the bar, convenient for living out private fantasies. We all know reality is cruel to hopes and dreams. Often what we yearn for is out of reach altogether, though we would sacrifice much to obtain it. Latinum is just such a source of constant disappointment for me. But with a well-written holosuite program and a few hours of time, one can forget all trouble and live any life you can imagine or want. Everyone needs time in the holosuites to rediscover the joys left after arriving at this station. The current favorites are:

    Risa (everyone's favorite vacation paradise)
    Paris in the 20th Century (The result of so many sentimental Starfleet hu-mans running around)
    Klingon Calisthenics (Lt. Cmdr. Worf and all the other Klingons are responsible)
    Romantic dinner with date of choice (Enjoy a meal with the female or male of your choice)

    Rental rates are counted by the hour. One Terran hour in a private holosuite starts at only 40 slips of latinum. Custom programs are possible, for a slight fee, of course.

Opportunities
    (Looks around to make sure Odo and other strait-laced citizens are not around) You do understand what I mean by "Opportunities" don't you? A Ferengi lives to make profits, but often doing everything by the book is not only tedious, but unprofitable. Customers are there to be exploited, just like family. Now, I have a very good network of information and agents that can carry out profitable business at my bidding. Need to transport contraband? No problem, as long as the latinum's pure and plentiful? Desire a holopicture of someone? Again, the latinum decides the result. Want to sell products at many times the wholesale price? You and I can discuss that in great detail. If you have another devious plan, count on me to participate, if enough latinum and profit lead that way.

Rules of Acquisition
    The Rules of Acquisition is the monumental book of Ferengi Society. It lists the creed that bind Ferengis together as one sociological group. We Ferengi must all memorize the three hundred or so rules when we were still very young. The painstaking process is well worth the excellent advice that comes with each rule. To this day, the Rules guide every aspect of my life, and all good Ferengis keep the rules close to heart. As you can see, I keep a copy of the Rules with me here (cheapest binding possible!). Allow me to quote my favorites:

      1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.
      3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.
      6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity.
      7. Keep your ears open.
      8. Small print leads to large risk.
      9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.
      10. Greed is eternal.
      13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.
      16. A deal is a deal (...until a better one comes along.)
      18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.
      19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.
      21. Never place friendship above profit.
      22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.
      27. There's nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.
      31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother.
      33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.
      34. War is good for business.
      35. Peace is good for business.
      40. She can touch your lobes but never your latinum.
      41. Profit is its own reward.
      44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.
      47. Never trust anyone whose suit is nicer than your own.
      48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.
      52. Never ask when you can take.
      57. Good customers are as rare as latinum, treasure them.
      58. There is no substitute for success.
      59. Free advice is seldom cheap.
      60. Keep your lies consistent.
      62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
      65. Win or lose, there's always Huyperian beetle snuff.
      75. Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of latinum.
      76. Every once in a while declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies.
      79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.
      82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.
      85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.
      89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, ask what you can do for your profits.
      94. Females and finances don't mix.
      97. Enough...is never enough.
      98. Every man has his price.
      99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.
      102. Nature decays, latinum last forever.
      103. Sleep can interfere ....
      104. Faith moves mountains...of inventory.
      106. There is no honor in poverty.
      109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack.
      111. Treat people in your debt like family. Exploit them.
      112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.
      113. Always have sex with the boss.
      121. Everything is for sale, including friendship.
      123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.
      139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.
      141. Only fools pay retail.
      144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it winds up in your pocket.
      162. Even in the worst of times someone turns a profit.
      168. Whisper your way to success.
      177. Know your enemies...but do business with them always.
      181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.
      189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.
      190. Hear all, trust nothing.
      192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.
      194. It's always good business to know about new customers before they walk in your door.
      202. The justification of profit is profit.
      203. New customers are like razor toothed green worms, they can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.
      208. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer.
      211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder to success. Don't hesitate to step on them.
      214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.
      217. You can't free a fish from water.
      218. Always know what you're buying.
      223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for oo-mox.
      229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.
      236. You can't buy fate.
      239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.
      242. More is good... all is better.
      255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant a necessity.
      261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.
      263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.
      266. When in doubt, lie.
      284. Deep down everyone's a Ferengi.
      285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.

    Thanks for stopping by. I always welcome customers in good standing.


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