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 Grand Nagus -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In the (A program broadcast by television) TV show (additional info and facts about Star Trek) Star Trek: (additional info and facts about Deep Space Nine) Deep Space Nine, Grand Nagus is the title given to the political and economic leader of the fictional race known as the (additional info and facts about Ferengi) Ferengi.
This post was recently held by (additional info and facts about Grand Nagus Zek) Grand Nagus Zek, who was then followed by ((computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed) Rom, after he became less greedy.
The writers of the series may have coined the word from the Amharic word for king, (Wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg) Negus, which was a title of the Ethiopian Emperor.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/grand_nagus.htm   (202 words)

  
 DS9 Encyclopedia & Lexicon - Episode Guide
Grand Nagus Zek names Quark his successor; Sisko disapproves of Jake's friendship with Nog.
Quark is concerned for Zek's sanity when the Nagus becomes a philanthropist; Bashir tries to downplay his nomination for an award.
Learning that his mother and the Grand Nagus are lovers, Quark hopes to use this fact to regain his status in Ferengi society.
ds9encyclopedia.0catch.com /epguide.htm   (2977 words)

  
 Ferengi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ferengi culture is based entirely on commerce, and the 285 Rules of Acquisition comprise the sacred code on which all of Ferengi society is based.
Much of this is likely the result of Quark and Rom's Mother, Ishka, and her influence of Grand Nagus Zek.
In fact, former Grand Nagus Zek rejected his own son as his successor when the son attempted to assassinate acting Grand Nagus Quark after Zek faked his own death.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ferengi   (2541 words)

  
 DS9 Encyclopedia & Lexicon - Ferengis
According to Zek's reforms, all regulations proposed by the Grand Nagus have to be approved by them before becoming law.
Later, he lobbied Grand Nagus Quark for the chance to introduce synthehol to the Gamma Quadrant, which Quark granted in exchange for 50% of the profits.
The tallest building in the Ferengi Alliance, overlooking the Great Marketplace, where the Grand Nagus conducts business and meets with petitioners in the Chamber of Opportunity, which is up 40 flights of stairs.
ds9encyclopedia.0catch.com /ferengi.htm   (2201 words)

  
 Ferengi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Alliance is ruled by the Grand Nagus, recognized as the greatest merchant and slyest manipulator in the Quadrant.
The Grand Nagus possess the power to rewrite the Rules of Acquisition, which sets in print many useful and ruthless principles of capitalism to be employed by all Ferengi.
Zek chooses Rom as the next Grand Nagus Zek tired of the affairs of state and chose Rom as his successor, a decision which reflected his goal of remaking Ferengi into a kinder, gentler race.
home.insightbb.com /~r.resnick/Ferengi.html   (1078 words)

  
 Star Trek Lives - Personnel - Zek
In the tumult, Zek was temporarily deposed as grand nagus by Brunt, until Zek and Quark were successful in convincing FCA Commisioner Nilva that equal rights for woman would open tremendous ne opportunities for profit.
He even instituted a representative legislature known as the Congress of Economic Advisors that was enpowered to enact or reject the proclamations of the nagus.
Grand Nagus Zek retired to Risa in late 2375.
www.startreklives.de /personnel/fer_zek.htm   (554 words)

  
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But that doesn't seem to be the case, as the Grand Nagus puts an arm around Ishka.
When she passed him some tips that helped him win for the 27th year in a row, it started a correspondence between them, which turned to a romance when they finally met, even though Zek admits he almost had a stroke when he learned she was a female.
The important thing is that she loves you, and that you're not some pawn in her plans for world domination." By the time Quark leaves, the seeds of doubt he has planted are already in full bloom.
ds9encyclopedia.0catch.com /epguide/ferengi.htm   (2987 words)

  
 Ishka - Memory Alpha   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Ishka, daughter of Adred (nicknamed Moogie) was the mother of Quark and Rom, and became the wife of Grand Nagus Zek.
She began passing tips to Grand Nagus Zek during his games, helping him win the competition.
Grand Nagus Zek commanded Quark to rescue her.
www.memory-alpha.org /en/index.php/Ishka   (972 words)

  
 Constitution of Psi Phi
The Science Fiction Club is governed by a body of "Senior Officers" consisting of a "Captain" (president), "First Officer" (vice-president), "Communications Officer" (secretary), "Grand Nagus" (treasurer), and "Chief of Operations" (activities chairperson).
Grand Nagus shall draw up the budget and submit it to the Senior Officers for approval by a four-fifths majority.
The Constable shall assist the Grand Nagus in guarding the Treasury whenever necessary and appropriate.
www.bradley.edu /campusorg/psiphi/constitutions/const_20020122.html   (1254 words)

  
 The Ferengi Alliance
Grand Nagus Zek returned to Deep Space Nine after using an orb that had been taken by the Cardassiasns to make contact with the Prophets in the Celestial Temple.
Once there, he found that she had started a romantic relationship with Grand Nagus Zek, and was also giving him financial advice.
Grand Nagus Zek attempted to begin trade relations with the Mirror Universe; a universe in which Terrans and Vulcans are slaves, and the Klingon - Cardassian Alliance rules.
www.angelfire.com /trek/avatar/ferengi.html   (2661 words)

  
 DS9 Encyclopedia & Lexicon - Recurring Characters: Grand Nagus Zek
Zek first came to DS9 with his son Krax and his servant Maihar'du in tow, in "The Nagus", in which he named Quark his successor and then faked his death, which turned out to be a test for Krax -- who failed miserably, in Zek's view.
Zek returned in "Rules of Acquisition", to have Quark negotiate a deal with the Dosi, for 10,000 vats of tulaberry wine; this was part of a plan to make contact with members of the Dominion.
Quark thought it would be him; however, when Zek did arrive, it turned out that he had meant Rom.
ds9encyclopedia.0catch.com /recur/zek.htm   (465 words)

  
 Ferengi database
The Grand Nagus is the political and commercial head of the Ferengi people.
The Nagus is the most powerful Ferengi alive and at least in theory, has the most business acumen alive.
This stands to reason, as the Nagus is meant to be a shining example to Ferengi everywhere of a life of greed can get you.
ussmarakesh-databases.iwarp.com /Ferengi.htm   (1003 words)

  
 [DS9] "The Nagus" Guide Page
This is the first episode with Grand Nagus Zek and Maihar'du.
Wallace Shawn, wonderful actor, played the Nagus, and he was totally intimidated and besieged by the makeup on the first day.
And since the producers have mentioned "The Nagus" is one of their very favorite episodes, it's very possible the Nagus will come back.
www.trekweb.com /TerokNor/missions/411.html   (1219 words)

  
 Quark
Well, somehow Grand Nagus Zek had taken a romantic interest in her, so she was getting away with it so far.
And perhaps Grand Nagus Zek would protect her, or at the very least, give her a nest egg to start again with.
With her connections to Grand Nagus Zek, maybe the whole thing could be covered up until he could remove Blip and shut the operation, or sell it or put a new manager in place.
www.cwu.edu /~atkinsom/audit_stuff/quark.htm   (1562 words)

  
 Zek - Memory Alpha
Zek was the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance throughout most of the 24th century.
(DS9: "The Nagus") In 2370, Zek attempted to open negotiations with the Dominion, and although he opened contact with the Karemma and the Dosi for tulaberry wine, he was unable to contact the Dominion.
As Grand Nagus, Zek had the power to appoint a Grand Proxy to speak on his behalf.
www.memory-alpha.org /en/index.php/Zek   (613 words)

  
 Ferengi Ships of the Fleet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Ferengi Alliance was goverened by the Grand Nagus.
The Nagus is deified by the Ferengi populace for being the personification of business success and shrewd business sense.
The Nagus remains in power until he dies or is murdered by ambitious merchants.
manfai.wan.users.btopenworld.com /Main7.htm   (857 words)

  
 Psi Phi Meeting Minutes for February 15, 1995
Nagus will be "strongly encouraging" payment of dues from those who have not yet paid.
Nagus will be attending, with the Captain, a meeting on budgeting at 1:30 at the SABRC on Thursday.
Nagus has not checked about duplicating account, but the Chief did: Without an account, copies are 5 cents per page; with an account, they are 2 cents per page.
www.bradley.edu /campusorg/psiphi/minutes/95s/M950215.html   (735 words)

  
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KRAX The Nagus will be done when he is done.
ROM But I thought since you'll be so busy being Grand Nagus, I could take over running the bar.
SISKO (to Odo) In that case, I think it's time we had a little chat with the Grand Nagus.
www.twiztv.com /scripts/ds9/season1/ds9-111.txt   (6173 words)

  
 Ferengi Alliance
Many of the Nagus' actions and policies would have implications for trade spanning the quadrant, as trade routes and marketplace territories are decreed by his wisdom, and guided by the sacred book which is the Bible of finance, commerce, and capital gain: The Rules of Acquisition.
First devised and distributed centuries ago by Grand Nagus Gint, perhaps the greatest of all leaders, this 285 rule guide has inspired and driven commercial opportunities and Ferengi greed for centuries.
Grand Nagus Zek was hoping to retire after such negotiations, but it was not to be.
www.trekmania.net /diplomatic/ferengi.htm   (1101 words)

  
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At their lead stood the Grand Nagus himself, ceremonial staff in hand.
"Strange beings," said the Grand Nagus to himself, holding the wooden box in one hand and his ceremonial staff in the other.
The Grand Nagus looked lovingly at the sizeable fortune in front of him.
earth.prohosting.com /stxover/dune/nemesis.txt   (2413 words)

  
 STARTREK.COM : Biography
Jealous of Pel's newfound friendship with Quark, he exposed "him" as a female during a visit by Grand Nagus Zek in 2370.
His newfound backbone grew even more by the next year, when he single-handedly organized a union of Quark's employees, defied his brother and the Ferengi Commerce Authority, and then resigned after they secretly won to join the station's maintenance crews — a show of independence that was perhaps the biggest shock yet to Quark.
Rom's embracing of Zek's proposed social reforms was key in the Grand Nagus' decision.
www.startrek.com /startrek/view/library/character/bio/1114012.html   (793 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Video: Star Trek Deep Space Nine #62:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Watch as a kinder, gentler Grand Nagus Zek horrifies his loyal subjects Quark and Rom with the Ferengi Benevolent Association.
Grand Nagus Zek suddenly arrives on DS9 and announces a revised version of the Rules of Acquisition, which will turn Ferengi culture on its head.
When the Nagus decides to bestow his new found knowledge to the ever-greedy Quark, he nearly hits the floor in shock (literally!)when he reads the first new rule of acquisition, he knows something is wrong: If they want their money back, give it to them.
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B000003K7Q   (715 words)

  
 Quark
When Quark decides to take a trip to the Gamma Quadrant, he discovers that his brother Rom and the dead Grand Nagus’ son are behind the attempts on his life when they lock him in a air lock.
Quark is saved by the Grand Nagus Zek, who was using Quark to find out if his son was ready to take his place yet.
Quark learns from the Nagus that the Ferengi wish to have 10,000 vats of tulaberry wine to establish their presence in the Gamma Quadrant.
members.aol.com /amoros9/ds9/quark.html   (6840 words)

  
 Anomaly TrekMUX - Ferengi
The Ferengi Alliance (name of the Ferengi government, overseen by a single appointed Ferengi with the title "Grand Nagus") is not a member of the Federation.
Their culture has flourished for thousands of years under the guidance of the Grand Nagus and as codified in a book of primary laws called the Rules of Acquisition.
Recently, the Ferengi have undergone a significant societal change, initiated by Grand Nagus Zek and completed by his successor Rom.
anomaly.mushpark.com /race-ferengi.html   (1610 words)

  
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After negotiating his way to a highly profitable position with a group of enterprising Tellarites in the Nebir system, he was suddenly called away to this backwater hole by the Grand Nagus himself.
The Grand Nagus had made certain of that by showing up to take over the Nebir deal in person.
He had figured out that the Grand Nagus was trying to trick him somehow.
www.ncf.carleton.ca /freenet/rootdir/menus/sigs/futurist/star-trek/creative/dark/dark5   (2259 words)

  
 ST:DS9 Press Release: Profit and Lace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Grand Nagus Zek and Ishka, Quark and Rom's mother, arrive on the station to announce that, thanks to his relationship with the proudly feminist Ishka, Zek has added a new amendment to the Ferengi Bill of Opportunities giving females equal rights.
Unfortunately, this has plunged the entire Ferengi society into chaos, Zek has been deposed as Grand Nagus, and Liquidator Brunt is now Acting Grand Nagus -- a position that will become permanent in three days.
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE: "Profit and Lace" - When Grand Nagus Zek is deposed, Quark poses as a female to help him regain his power.
www.vidiot.com /st-ds9/press6/547.html   (158 words)

  
 Startrek Deep Space Nine Episode Guides - Season 6 - Episode 23 - Profit and Lace - Koolkrazy.com
Unfortunately, this has plunged the entire Ferengi society into chaos, Zek has been deposed as Grand Nagus, and Liquidator Brunt is now Acting Grand Nagus — a position that will become permanent in three days.
Quark slips out of his dress, and his hormone-enhanced body convinces his suitor that he is all woman.
Nilva promises to do everything he can to ensure Zek remains Grand Nagus, and Quark, having gained new insight into the female psyche, wins back his now-recovered mother's love.
www.koolkrazy.com /episodeguides/startrek.php?577   (495 words)

  
 Star Trek Lives - Personnel - Maihar'du   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tall, prune-faced humanoid who was the faithful servant of Grand Nagus Zek.
As a Hupyrian servant, Maihar'du took a vow only to speak to his master, Grand Nagus Zek.
Maihar'du was first seen in "The Nagus" (DS9).
www.startreklives.de /personnel/fer_maihardu.htm   (77 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Ep. 11 at Epinions.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Quark is paid a visit by Grand Nagus Zek, who’s the leader of the Ferengi Alliance.
The Nagus is calling a meeting of some of the most ruthless, greedy Ferengi to discuss expansion into the Gamma Quadrant.
When Rom is prompted by the Nagus to withdraw Nog from school, the friendship between Jake and Nog is tested, but survives when they realize that there’s nothing for them to be mad about.
www.epinions.com /content_156697398916   (884 words)

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