Zek
A shrewd Ferengi who was Grand Nagus by 2369. He opened the Gamma Quadrant to Ferengi business through the Bajoran wormhole, made first contact with the Dominion, and later softened his policies, extending rights to women and falling in love with Ishka. He retired in 2375 and named Rom as successor.
Timeline 6
- 2346 Zek begins a 27 year winning streak at the Global Tongo Championships on Ferenginar.
- 2369 Zek arrives at Deep Space 9 to announce Ferengi expansion into the Gamma Quadrant and names Quark his successor, a ploy to test his son.
- 2370 Zek opens contact with the Dosi and then the Karemma while seeking trade with the Dominion.
- 2371 A Bajoran orb sends Zek to the Prophets, who briefly alter his mind before Quark has them restore him.
- 2373 Zek falls in love with Ishka and begins extending rights to Ferengi women; he is briefly ousted by Brunt.
- 2375 Zek retires, passing the Grand Nagus staff to Rom, and plans a stay on Risa.