Summary

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Star Trekhas confirmed the one major planet in the galaxy that makes the Ferengi homeworld look fairish . The hyper - capitalistic Ferengi have been a part ofStar Treklore since the earliest day ofThe Next Generation . Subsequent display have fleshed their culture out well , revealing some harsh truth about it . However , Star Trek Annual 2024reveals that a planet see onDeep Space Nineis far worse .

Star Trek Annual 2024was written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Rachael Stott . Data , live on the lead of his sidekick Lore , tapsChief Miles O’Brien to help him . Lore has absconded with the end of the Red Path , and poses a serious menace to the galaxy . Their search take in them to Farius Prime , a world where O’Brien once blend in undercover . He tells Data Farius Prime is on a “ currency economy that make Ferenginar wait civilized . ”

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for sure enough , the two are attack shortly thereafter .

Farius Prime Was Already One ofStar Trek’sHarshest Worlds–But Now Its Even Worse

Farius Prime Has a Lot In Common With the Ferengi

Farius Prime is a bleak and uncongenial world . First mentioned in former episodes ofStar Trek : Deep Space Nine , Farius Prime was picture full - on in the 6th season installment “ Honor Among stealer . ” The Orion Syndicate , a criminal organization , was running procedure on Farius Prime , and Starfleet tasked O’Brien with penetrate the grouping . The satellite was invade by criminals , and as O’Brien explain inStar Trek Annual 2024 , they existed in a form of “ stale war , ” without one getting the upper hand . Lore ’s actions have upended all of this , ferment Farius Prime into a warzone .

Just as Earth was riddled with societal problems before abandoning money , so is Farius Prime . The citizen exist in destitution , and call on to crime to survive , perpetuate the wheel .

Chief O’Brien compare Farius Prime to the Ferengi homeworld , and stir their polish as well . By the 24th century , Earth and the Federation have evolved beyond money , becoming a post - scarcity economy . This in turn eliminated poorness , crime and war , making Earth a paradise . The Ferengi and Farius Prime had no such fortune , and continue to live on a consumerist model using currentness as its groundwork . Just as Earth was riddled with societal job before abandon money , so is Farius Prime . The citizens live in destitution , and plow to offense to survive , perpetuating the bicycle .

Robin Curtis and Kirstie Alley as Lt. Saavik in Star Trek.

Farius Prime Has Sunk to New Depths of Despair

The Ferengi May One Day Leave Money Behind, But Not Farius Prime

Yet Chief O’Brien felt that Farius Prime may beworse than the Ferengi . Star Trek : Deep Space Nineends by fix the Ferengi up for a more benevolent route , one away from money and the need for it . Lower Decksconfirmed these changes are afoot , but will be made slowly . Farius Prime has had nothing of the kind , and go on down a grim path , one of impoverishment , crime and desperation . While the Ferengi may one Clarence Day allow capitalist economy behind , there is no such indication on Farius Prime , making it one of the harshest planets in theStar Trekuniverse .

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Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma looks back on Chandrila during Leida’s wedding reception, edited with circular imagery.

Ishka, Quark and Nog in Star Trek: DS9

Five panels of Data and O’Brien talking about Farius Prime

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Star Trek Annual 2024 COVER