Quark (Star Trek)

Quark, son of Keldar and Ishka, is a fictional character in the television series ', played by Armin Shimerman. A member of the ultra-capitalist Ferengi, Quark owned a bar on the promenade of Deep Space Nine.

Related Topics:
Keldar - Ishka - Fictional character - Armin Shimerman - Capitalist - Ferengi - Deep Space Nine

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The writing of the character softened considerably during the course of the series. Near the beginning, he was portrayed as strict follower of Ferengi morals, and allowed nothing to stand in the way of profit. He was therefore occasionally mixed up in highly illegal activities. However, Quark gradually became a more appealing character, who, although never losing his greed, could be counted on to do what was right.

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Quark originally came to the station while it was named Terok Nor during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. Originally, Quark admired the Cardassian race for their version of morality. When the station changed hands at the end of the occupation, Quark decided to leave the station. Commander Sisko convinced Quark to stay. When the Bajoran wormhole was discovered, Quark helped broker deals between several Gamma Quadrant races and the Ferengi. The Alpha Quadrant's first knowledge of the Dominion came through business dealings that Quark and the Ferengi had in the Gamma Quadrant.

Related Topics:
Terok Nor - Cardassian - Bajor - Morality - Commander Sisko - Bajoran wormhole - Quadrant - Dominion

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Quark has had his share of romances throughtout the series. He was married to (and divorced from) a Klingon, had a recurring Cardassian love interest, was shown on several occasions to be attracted to both Major Kira Nerys and Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax, and once tried to seduce a Vulcan maquis.

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Klingon - Kira Nerys - Jadzia Dax - Vulcan - Maquis

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Throughout the series, Quark was often locked in a battle of wits between himself and station security chief Odo. Odo would regularly foil Quark's financial schemes. The two men eventually developed a grudging respect for each other. When Odo finally left the station to rejoin the Great Link at the end of the series, Quark came to say goodbye, and made a toast to Odo.

Related Topics:
Odo - Great Link

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When Brunt almost became Grand Nagus, Quark temporarily became a female named Lumba. This was in order to convince FCA commissioner Nilva that allowing Ferengi females to wear clothing was an opportunity for profit. Brunt didn't believe the charade for a minute. Nilva, on the other hand, was not just convinced, he chased Lumba amorously.

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Quark's brother Rom succeeded Zek as Grand Nagus, and his nephew Nog was the first Ferengi in Starfleet.

Related Topics:
Rom - Zek - Grand Nagus - Nog - Starfleet

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Aside from appearing in all 176 episodes of DS9, Quark also made guest appearances on TNG and Voyager.

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