Prophet Motive story
Quark discovers that Grand Nagus Zek has written a new virtuous and benevolent set of the Rules of Acquisition, which would put an end to the traditional Ferengi ways. Directed by: René Auberjonois. Story by: Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe.
13 total · 5 choice · 1 major · 7 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| generosity | choice | wormhole aliens devolved Zek to be a paragon of benevolence |
| greed for riches | choice | Quark was disgusted by Zek's founding of the Ferengi Benevolence Association and doubled down on his avaricious ways. Rom greedily embezzled money from Zek. Zek disavowed his benevolent ways in the end. |
| having a preconception challenged | choice | Quark and his greedy Ferengi way of life were challenged |
| kindness | choice | wormhole aliens devolved Zek to be a paragon of benevolence |
| the Golden Rule | choice | Ferengi Grand Nagus Zek (i.e. the embodiment of avarice) adopted a love thy neighbor approach to life to Quark's astonishment. |
| coping with someone losing their mind | major | Quark assumed Zek was losing his mind when Zek proposed a law code based on kindness and generosity. |
| brother and brother | minor | Quark and Rom |
| coping with an unwelcome house guest | minor | Rom when Quark needed to stay in his quarters |
| incorporeal being | minor | wormhole aliens |
| lesson in humility | minor | Bashir upon finishing as runner up in the prestigious medical award |