Bribery

A bribe is a gift (often in the form of money) intended to gain favor with a person of influence. Most cultures consider bribery morally reprehensible, although in many cases (e.g. the Cardassian Union) it is widespread despite being frowned upon. The Ferengi Alliance is a notable exception; bribes are considered a normal part of day-to-day life, to the point that it is sometimes considered rude not to bribe someone.

Officials in the Ferengi Commerce Authority (FCA) routinely bribe their way to power. Liquidators make up for this by charging citizens for virtually everything, even knowledge of what crime one has been charged with. The line between bribery and standard business proceedings often becomes blurred, such as at the Tower of Commerce, where visitors must pay three strips of latinum for the use of a chair while they wait and one strip if they wish to stand. (DS9: "Family Business")

Liquidator Brunt was discharged from the FCA only to bribe his way back into power and position himself to become acting Grand Nagus when Zek was briefly deposed. (DS9: "Profit and Lace")

Starfleet officers are often considered immune to bribes due to their moral code, which strictly prohibits such illicit behavior. However, they have been known to succumb to greed on occasion, becoming involved with organizations such as the Orion Syndicate. (DS9: "Honor Among Thieves")

External Links

• Bribery at Wikipedia

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