STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                    "Rules of Acquisition" 
                     (fka "Profit Margin") 
                          #40512-427 
                              
                           Story by 
                         Hilary Bader 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Ira Steven Behr 
                              
                          Directed by 
                       David Livingston 

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                       September 3, 1993

       STAR TREK: DS9 - "Rules Of... " - 09/03/93 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                    "Rules of Acquisition" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    PEL
          KIRA                     ZEK
          ODO                      INGLATU
          QUARK                    ZYREE
          BASHIR                   
          DAX                      
          0'BRIEN                  
          ROM                      

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          MORN                     MAIHAR'DU
          SUPERNUMERARIES          

       STAR TREK: DS9 - "Rules of... " - 09/03/93 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                    "Rules of Acquisition" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          COMMANDER'S OFFICE            
          CORRIDOR                      DOSI HOMEWORLD
          INFIRMARY                     
          OPS                           FERENGI SHIP
          PROMENADE                     
          QUARK'S                       
          QUARK'S QUARTERS              
          REPLIMAT                      
          PEL'S QUARTERS                

          DOSI MEETING HALL             
          TENT SLEEPING QUARTERS        

          FERENGI SHIP                  

  STAR TREK: DS9 - "Rules of... " - 09/09/93 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                    "Rules of Acquisition" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          DOSI                     DOE-zi
          DRAMILIAN                DRAH-mill-ian
          HUPYRIAN                 HUE-pie-ree-an
          INGLATU                  ing-GLAH-too
          KAREMMA                  CAR-em-ma
          KIBBERIAN                KY-beer-ian
          LOKAR                    LOW-car
          MAIHAR'DU                MAY-har-doo
          MISOGYNISTIC             MISS-ah-gin-is-tic
          NAGUS                    NAY-gus
          TULABERRY                TOO-luh-berry
          ZYREE                    ZI-ree

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - TEASER        1.

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                        "Rules of Acquisition"                         
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    INT. PROMENADE - NIGHT

	There's not much activity on either level.  Most of the shops 
	are closed.

1A   ANGLE ON MORN

	Asleep on the Promenade couch.  Suddenly a hand reaches in 
	and shakes him awake.

1B   NEW ANGLE

	It's ODO, making the rounds.

					ODO
			All right, Morn.  You know the rules.  
			No sleeping on the Promenade.  Go 
			home.

	Morn gets up and shuffles off to his quarters.  Odo watches 
	him go, then turns and continues his rounds, passing...

1C   OUTSIDE QUARK'S

	Which is locked tight.  But as we push in on the bar's 
	shuttered windows, we hear muffled voices and the clank of 
	latinum.

2    INT. QUARK'S

	QUARK, ROM, and three of their Ferengi employees, including 
	PEL, are seated around a table playing tongo, a popular 
	Ferengi game best described as a cross between poker, mah-
	jongg, and craps.  As with most games, the players' actions 
	seem incomprehensible to any observer unfamiliar with its 
	rules.  The Ferengi appear to be simultaneously tossing in 
	and pulling out strips of latinum from a central pot, throwing 
	down oval shaped playing cards and frantically rolling dice; 
	all with a level of intensity and reckless pace that is closer 
	to combat than recreation.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - TEASER       1A.

	Suddenly the betting abruptly ceases and all eyes turn 
	suspiciously to a sixth, previously unseen, player seated to 
	the right of Quark.

3    NEW ANGLE

	close on DAX, the only non-Ferengi at the table, and 
	apparently the equivalent of the bank for this round of play.  
	She studies her hand carefully, shrewdly appraises the 
	expectant faces surrounding her.

4    ANGLE ON THE TABLE

	A smiling Quark leans closer over to Dax.

					QUARK
			The risk is to you, Lieutenant.

					DAX
				(eyes the table)
			I could probably think better without 
			your hand on my thigh.

     DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - TEASER     2.

4    CONTINUED:

	Quark looks down at Dax's lap with feigned innocence.

					QUARK
			Now, how did that get there?

	He removes the offending digits while leering proudly at his 
	fellow Ferengis.  They leer back, Dax being a popular object 
	of desire among them.

					QUARK
				(to Dax)
			So what's it gonna be?  Confront?  
			Evade?  Acquire?  Retreat?

	Dax reaches her decision.  She throws down her cards and 
	rolls her dice.

					DAX
				(a challenge)
			Confront.

	The players excitedly check their hands against Dax's.  As 
	the truth dawns on them, they issue disgruntled groans.

					DAX
				(triumphant)
			Yes.

	She rakes in her winnings.

					ROM
				(depressed)
			Doesn't she ever lose?

					QUARK
				(gazing with admiration 
				at Dax)
			Tell me, Lieutenant, how did you get 
			to be so good at tongo?

					DAX
			Actually, Curzon used to play it all 
			the time.

					ROM
			Well, that explains it.  It's Curzon 
			who's beating us, not this female.

					DAX
			This female happens to be a better 
			player than Curzon ever was.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - TEASER        3.

4    CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
				(flirting)
			And a prettier one too.

					ROM
			Maybe so.  But I still prefer a 
			Ferengi female.
				(wistful)
			One who never wears clothes, never 
			talks back, and never plays tongo.

					DAX
				(to Quark)
			Is that how you really prefer your 
			women?  Naked and submissive.

					QUARK
			Do you find such a lifestyle 
			appealing?

					DAX
			Don't you wish.

					QUARK
			Oh I do.  I really do.

	Quark smiles seductively, but Dax puts back on her game face 
	and turns her attention to the table.

					DAX
			All right everyone.  The opening 
			risk is five strips of latinum.  The 
			purchase is at three.  The sell at 
			eight.

	The players begin another round of frenzied betting.

5    ANGLE ROM

	shaking his head as Pel whispers to him.

					ROM
				(louder than intended)
			No, absolutely not.  This isn't the 
			proper time.

6    ANGLE ON THE TABLE

	as Quark elbows Rom in the ribs.

     DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - TEASER     4.

6    CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			I'm trying to concentrate.

					ROM
			I'm sorry, Brother.
				(re: Pel)
			It's this insolent young waiter's 
			fault.

					PEL
			My apologies, Quark.  But I really 
			think you should try this.

	Pel reaches past Rom and places a hand in front of Quark.

7    INSERT HAND

	a half dozen peas sit in the palm.

					QUARK (O.S.)
			What is it?

8    BACK TO SCENE

					PEL
			A way to double your beverage profits.  
			Taste it.

	Quark, always on the lookout for ways to improve business, 
	eats a pea and while trying to make up his mind whether he 
	likes it, reaches over and takes a sip from his glass.  Pel 
	points in excitement.

					PEL
			You see.
				(to Rom)
			Just as I told you.  He immediately 
			reached for his drink.

	Quark looks at the glass in his hand.

					QUARK
			So I did.

	Quark eats another pea, and sure enough, he takes another 
	sip of his drink.

					QUARK
				(impressed)
			Amazing.  You don't even realize 
			you're thirsty.  What are they?

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - TEASER        5.

8    CONTINUED:

					PEL
			Gramilian Sand Peas.  They inhibit 
			secretion of the salivary glands 
			while drying out the tissues of the 
			tongue.  Works every time.  You 
			replace your complimentary dishes of 
			lokar beans with sand peas and you 
			won't be able to fill your customers' 
			glasses fast enough.

	Sounds good to Quark.  He studies Pel.

					QUARK
			What's your name again?

					PEL
			Pel... so what do you think about my 
			idea?

					QUARK
			I think I agree with the fifty-ninth 
			Rule of Acquisition, "Free advice is 
			seldom cheap."

					PEL
			True, but the twenty-second rule 
			says, "A wise man can hear profit in 
			the wind."

					QUARK
				(touche)
			I see you know your Rules.

					PEL
			All two hundred and eighty-five of 
			them.  And the various commentaries 
			as well.
				(a beat)
			I don't plan on being a waiter 
			forever.

					ROM
			Good.  Then you're fired.

					QUARK
			Shut up, Rom.
				(to Pel)
			When it comes to business, my brother 
			has the weak little lobes of a female.
				(a beat)
			So what made you take a job here at 
			the station?

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - TEASER        6.

8    CONTINUED:	(2)

					PEL
				(smiles at Quark)
			I wanted to learn from the best.

					QUARK
				(nods sagely)
			Which brings to mind the thirty-third 
			Rule of Acquisition...

					QUARK AND PEL
			"It never hurts to suck up to the 
			boss."

	They chuckle amicably.  There's a real rapport between these 
	two that Dax picks up on.  Rom can see it too and it leaves 
	him seething with jealousy.  But before he can protest, we 
	hear a CHIME emanate from the bar area.  Quark holds up a 
	hand for silence as he listens.

					DAX
			What's that?

					QUARK
			It's Grand Nagus Zek's personal 
			subspace frequency.

					ROM
			I wonder what he wants.

9    NEW ANGLE

	Quark hurries over behind the bar to the wall monitor.  He 
	hits a key pad and...

10   INSERT MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The crafty wizened face of GRAND NAGUS ZEK appears on screen.

					ZEK
			Why do you look so surprised?  I 
			told you I'd be back.

11   ANGLE QUARK (INTERCUT AS NEEDED) (OPTICAL)

					QUARK
			I've looked forward to your return, 
			Nagus.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - TEASER        7.

11   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			Still the perfect little toady, eh, 
			Quark?

					QUARK
				(modestly)
			I try to be.

					ZEK
			Then listen carefully.  The Ferengi 
			expansion into the Gamma Quadrant is 
			about to begin.  I'd like you to be 
			my chief negotiator.

					QUARK
			Me?

					ZEK
			That's right.  I'm offering you an 
			opportunity to make more profit than 
			you ever dreamed of.
				(a beat)
			All you have to do is earn it.

12   CLOSE ON QUARK

	His head already swimming in a sea of latinum.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT ONE     8.
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)

13   INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE

	SISKO and KIRA are meeting with Zek.  Maihar'du, his 
	everpresent Hupyrian servant, stands guard behind him.  Zek 
	offers Sisko and Kira a small latinum container.

					ZEK
			Can I interest anyone in some Hupyrian 
			beetle snuff?

					SISKO
			I don't think so.

					ZEK
			Major?

					KIRA
				(not a chance)
			No, thank you.

					ZEK
			Suit yourself... more for me.

	He inserts a generous helping of snuff up each nostril.  
	There's a beat, and then he lets loose a thunderous, particle-
	rich sneeze.

	Sisko and Kira exchange disgusted glances.  Maihar'du leans 
	over and offers Zek a silk handkerchief.

					ZEK
				(grabs it out of his 
				hand)
			A little late, aren't we?

	He fastidiously wipes his nose.

					ZEK
			So, you wanted to see me, Commander?

					SISKO
			I understand that you're planning to 
			host a business conference here at 
			the station.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/10/93 - ACT ONE     9.

13   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			With the Dosi, a race from the Gamma 
			Quadrant.  A very profitable 
			opportunity for all concerned, I 
			might add.

					KIRA
				(she can't help herself)
			Profitable for the Ferengi, maybe.

					ZEK
			Are you implying something, Major?

					KIRA
				(innocent)
			Me?  Not at all.  The Ferengi's 
			reputation speaks for itself.

					ZEK
			A reputation of honesty, decency, 
			and reliability.  You always know 
			what to expect when you do business 
			with the Ferengi.

					KIRA
			Which is why, if you're smart, you 
			don't do business with the Ferengi...

					SISKO
			I think you've made your point, Major.

					ZEK
			As misinformed and misguided as it 
			may be.  Besides, how we do business 
			is none of your concern.

					SISKO
			Except when you conduct your business 
			on this station.

					KIRA
			In other words, Zek, Grand Nagus or 
			no Grand Nagus, if we allow you to 
			hold these negotiations here, and we 
			find out you're cheating these Dosi, 
			I'll see to it that you never set 
			foot on this station again.

	Zek gives Kira his most ingratiating smile,

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/10/93 - ACT ONE    9A.

13   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ZEK
			Did anyone ever tell you your eyes 
			shine with the brilliance of Kibberian 
			fire diamonds.

					KIRA
				(coldly)
			Not that I recall.

					ZEK
			Well they do.

	Zek cozies up to Kira and places his hand on hers.

					ZEK
			Tell me, Major, could Bajor use fifty 
			thousand kilos of Brizeen nitrate?

					KIRA
			Of course we could.  With that much 
			Brizeen, we could fertilize the entire 
			northern peninsula.

					ZEK
			Well I've recently come into 
			possession of fifty thousand kilos 
			of Brizeen nitrate.  And to show you 
			how much your cooperation means to 
			me, I'll let you have the entire 
			shipment.

	Kira looks over at Sisko.  That's a tough offer to refuse.

					SISKO
			I'll still need your assurances that 
			the Dosi will be treated fairly while 
			they're here.

					ZEK
			You have my word.
				(a beat)
			Then it's settled.
				(to Kira)
			Let's see, that's fifty thousand 
			kilos at... twenty-five percent off 
			our usual price.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT ONE      10.

13   CONTINUED:	(3)

					SISKO
			Twenty-five percent?  You just said 
			you were giving it to them.

					ZEK
			You're right, Commander.  We're all 
			friends here.  I'll let you have it 
			at cost.

					SISKO
			I have a better idea.  Why not 
			consider the nitrate a gift to the 
			people of Bajor.

					ZEK
				(frowning)
			A gift.  That doesn't sound very 
			profitable.

					SISKO
			That depends.

					ZEK
			On what?

					SISKO
			On whether you want to conduct 
			business here or not.

	A beat, then Zek cackles in approval.

					ZEK
			Your negotiation skills aren't bad... 
			for a human.

	He gets up and pats Kira's shoulder.

					ZEK
			Your nitrate will be delivered 
			promptly.  Anything else you need, 
			please come see me personally.

	And with an affectionate squeeze on her arm, he EXITS, 
	followed by Maihar'du.

14   HOLD ON SISKO AND KIRA

	both wondering if they made the right decision.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT ONE    11.

15   INT. QUARK'S QUARTERS

	Zek is seated in Quark's most comfortable chair.  Quark sits 
	nearby, the eager pupil learning at the foot of his master.  
	Meanwhile, Maihar'du carefully and laboriously combs Zek's 
	lobe hair.

					ZEK
			You know Quark, I've been involved 
			in some profitable opportunities in 
			my time.  But my lobes are telling 
			me this may be the most profitable 
			opportunity in Ferengi history.

					QUARK
			Imagine that.  And part of those 
			profits will be mine.

					ZEK
			Profit.  Fame.  Power.  As much as 
			you want.

	Quark can't stand the anticipation.

					QUARK
			Tell me, Nagus, what exactly is this 
			great opportunity.

					ZEK
			I can sum it up in one word... 
			tulaberries.

					QUARK
				(not what he expected 
				to hear)
			Tulaberries?

					ZEK
			Exactly.

					QUARK
				(still doesn't get it)
			Go on.

					ZEK
			They're the main ingredient in 
			tulaberry wine.  Your job is to 
			purchase ten thousand vats from the 
			Dosi.

					QUARK
			We're going into the wine business?

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT ONE      12.

15   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
				(nods)
			Within a year we'll have made 
			tulaberry wine the most popular drink 
			in their entire sector.

	Quark waits for more, but Zek waves Maihar'du away.

					ZEK
			That's enough.

	He checks his servant's handiwork in a small vanity mirror.

					ZEK
			Yes, I like it.  Very distinguished.

	Maihar'du bows his head in grateful acknowledge.

					QUARK
			Tell me, Nagus, how are tulaberries 
			going to be the most profitable 
			opportunity in Ferengi history?

					ZEK
				(annoyed)
			Do I have to spell it out for you?

					QUARK
			If you don't mind...

					ZEK
			The tulaberries establish a Ferengi 
			presence inside the Gamma Quadrant.  
			And once we get our foot in the door, 
			they'll never get it out.

					QUARK
				(the light dawns)
			Yes, I see...

					ZEK
				(with a conspiratorial 
				smile)
			Tulaberries, Quark.  Tulaberries.

16   INT. QUARK'S

	Usual crowd.  Quark and Rom at the bar.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT ONE      13.

16   CONTINUED:

					ROM
			Tulaberries?  I wonder what they 
			taste like?

	Pel comes over with an empty tray.  Rom begins loading up a 
	new order.

					QUARK
			Who cares what they taste like.  
			They're an opportunity to get a 
			Ferengi foot in the Gamma Quadrant 
			door.

					ROM
			And it'll be your foot, brother.  
			I'm so proud.

					QUARK
			I'm going to make history, Rom.  And 
			I'm going to be rich.
				(as it sinks in)
			And I have the Grand Nagus to thank 
			for it.  He must really like me.

	Pel, having overheard their discussion, looks over at Quark.

					PEL
			Just remember one thing, "The bigger 
			the smile, the sharper the knife."

					QUARK
			The forty-eighth Rule of Acquisition.

					PEL
			I'd keep it in mind if I were you.

	Pel walks off with the tray of drinks.

					ROM
				(indignant)
			He has some nerve.

	But Quark doesn't answer.  He's too busy trying to interpret 
	Pel's words.

					ROM
			I warned you about that fellow.

	Pel comes back with the empty tray.  Starts loading up again.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT ONE      14.

16   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			You mind telling me what you meant 
			just now?

					PEL
			Did you ever think about why the 
			Nagus is putting you in charge of 
			such a lucrative opportunity?

					QUARK
			Isn't it obvious?  He knows I have 
			the lobes for business.

					PEL
				(shrugs)
			That's only part of it.

					ROM
				(to Pel)
			I refuse to stand here and allow my 
			brother to be insulted.  You're fired.

					QUARK
			Shut up.
				(to Pel)
			Go on.

					PEL
			If these negotiations are profitable, 
			then the Nagus becomes a greater 
			hero than ever.  But if they fail, 
			he's going to need someone to take 
			the blame.

					QUARK
			You mean me?

					PEL
			All I'm saying is be careful.

	And he's gone again.

					ROM
			I never heard such ridiculous lies.  
			He's just jealous of your success, 
			Brother.

	But Quark knows better.

					QUARK
				(doomed)
			He's right.  If something goes wrong, 
			it'll be my fault.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT ONE      15.

16   CONTINUED:	(3)

					ROM
			Then you're going to need help, 
			Brother.

					QUARK
			Yes.

					ROM
			Someone to serve as your consultant 
			during negotiations.

					QUARK
			Yes.

					ROM
			Someone like me.

					QUARK
			No.

	Pel returns to the bar, begins loading up another tray.  
	Quark stops him.

					QUARK
			I've been thinking about what you 
			said.  I probably could use some 
			help during these negotiations.

	Pel doesn't miss a beat.

					PEL
			I accept.

					QUARK
			Good.

					PEL
			Then we're partners.

					QUARK
				(smiles)
			Not quite.  I don't need a partner.  
			I need an assistant.

					PEL
			All right.  But I get twenty-five 
			percent of whatever you make.

					QUARK
			Fifteen.

					PEL
			Twenty.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT ONE    16.

16   CONTINUED:	(4)

					QUARK
			Done.

	Rom can't believe what he's hearing.

					ROM
			But Brother, what can I do to help.

					QUARK
			You want to help?

	Quark takes Pel's tray and shoves it at Rom.

					QUARK
			Table Six is waiting.

	Rom goes to protest, thinks better of it and slumps away 
	with the tray.  Quark, his fears quieted, smiles at the 
	retreating figure of his brother.

17   CLOSE ON PEL

	Staring secretly at Quark, eyes glowing with affection.

18   INT. PEL'S QUARTERS

	Small and functional.  The door slides open.  Pel ENTERS, 
	stops in front of a mirror to admire the image staring back, 
	then goes to a closet and takes out a twenty-fourth century 
	carrying case, placing it on a ledge in front of the mirror.  
	Pel opens the case up (we don't see its contents) and then 
	stares back for a beat at the mirror before reaching up and 
	gently PULLING OFF HIS LOBES revealing the small delicately 
	shaped ears of a Ferengi female.  Yes, that's right, Quark's 
	assistant and friend is really a woman.

	She carefully places the synthetic ears into the case which 
	we now see houses two extra pair of lobes.  The interior of 
	the case has all kinds of tech devices to keep them looking 
	and feeling real.  Pel then takes off her jacket revealing 
	the outline of her breasts.

	And as she studies her reflection in the mirror we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    17.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

19   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE AIRLOCK

	Sisko, Kira, Quark, Zek and Maihar'du await the arrival of 
	the Dosi.

20   ANGLE QUARK

	who keeps fidgeting with his clothes.

					QUARK
				(to Sisko)
			How do I look?

					SISKO
			Nervous.

	This only increases Quark's anxiety.  After all, this is the 
	biggest deal he's ever taken part in.

					QUARK
			Who me?  What do I have to be nervous 
			about?

					KIRA
			It's Zek who should be nervous... 
			with Quark here as his chief 
			negotiator.

	Quark glances at Kira, who suddenly flinches as if someone 
	has just pinched her bottom.

21   NEW ANGLE

	Kira slowly turns to confront an innocent-looking Zek.

					KIRA
				(forcing herself to 
				remain calm)
			If you ever do that again...

					ZEK
			Do what?

					KIRA
			If you ever do that again, I'll stick 
			those fifty thousand kilos of 
			Brizeen...

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT TWO     17A.

21   CONTINUED:

	But before she can finish, the airlock gate begins to slide 
	open.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    18.

21   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
				(tense)
			Here they come.

	Everyone prepares themselves to meet the Dosi when suddenly

22   NEW ANGLE

	A Dosi (quietly menacing, but vain and impeccably dressed, 
	Gamma Quadrant aliens) is flung headfirst out of the airlock.  
	He smashes into the wall between Quark and Maihar'du and 
	slumps to the floor stunned.  Sisko and Kira prepare for 
	trouble as INGLATU, another Dosi, steps out of the airlock.  
	He adjusts his wardrobe and then speaks in a soft but 
	dangerous voice.

					INGLATU
			Don't worry, just a minor 
			disagreement.

23   NEW ANGLE

	Sisko and Kira react to Zek's guests.

24   ANGLE QUARK

	knowing he has his work cut out for him.

25   INT. QUARK'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Quark and Pel sit across a table from Inglatu and another 
	Dosi, ZYREE, a powerfully built woman.  The Dosi sit 
	impassively, staring at Quark as if daring him to make an 
	offer.  Quark is intimidated at the underlying threat of 
	impending violence, but with Pel's silent prompting, Quark 
	decides to plunge in.

					QUARK
				(false bravado)
			So, can I get anyone something to 
			eat?

	The Dosi regard him with silent contempt.

					QUARK
			All right, in that case, let's go 
			over our offer.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT TWO     18A.

25   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
				(still no response)

			As you know, the Ferengi are 
			interested in purchasing ten thousand 
			vats of tulaberry wine.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    19.

25   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			And in exchange, the Dosi will receive 
			what I consider a very fair trade 
			package.

	Quark hands Inglatu a Ferengi PADD.

					PEL
			There are some very interesting items 
			on that list.  A subspace field 
			modulator, some optical data 
			processors...

	Inglatu studies the information then looks up at Quark.

					INGLATU
				(softly)
			We'll give you five thousand vats.

					QUARK
			I'm afraid that won't be enough.
				(smiling)
			We're looking to establish a vast 
			distribution network in the Gamma 
			Quadrant.  We're going to need at 
			least ten thousand vats.

					INGLATU
			I'm offering you five thousand vats.  
			I suggest you take it.

					PEL
			The Nagus will never agree.

	Zyree leans over to Inglatu.

					ZYREE
			This is a waste of time.  We should 
			be talking directly to Zek.

					INGLATU
			I know we should be talking to Zek.

					ZYREE
				(re: Quark)
			Then why do you bother talking to 
			this insignificance?

	Inglatu looks over at Quark who's at a loss to respond.

					INGLATU
			Now see what you've done.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO   19A.

25   CONTINUED:	(3)

					QUARK
			What?

					INGLATU
			You've made me look foolish.

					QUARK
			I didn't mean to.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    20.

25   CONTINUED:	(4)

					ZYREE
			Then bring us Zek.

					PEL
				(with an edge)
			The Nagus has asked Quark to represent 
			him during these negotiations.

					ZYREE
			Are you implying that Zek is too 
			important to negotiate with us?

					QUARK
			We never meant to imply...

	Inglatu snaps the PADD in half.

					INGLATU
			Because if we kill you, then Zek 
			will have to talk to us.

	But Pel ignores the threat.

					PEL
			You want to do business with the 
			Ferengi... you talk to Quark.

	A long beat as Inglatu and Zyree confer privately.  Then 
	Inglatu gives Quark that lizard stare.

					QUARK
			So, how about it?  Do we say ten 
			thousand vats?

					INGLATU
			We'll think about it.

	Quark and Pel smile hopefully, but the Dosi still look grim.

26   INT. OPS

	Kira and Dax at their stations.  Supernumeraries as needed.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    21.

27   NEW ANGLE

	As Maihar'du exits a Turbolift and passes by O'BRIEN, who has 
	just stepped out of the systems core where he's been making 
	repairs..

					O'BRIEN
			Can I help you?

	Maihar'du walks past O'Brien and approaches Kira.  He hands 
	her a small box.

					KIRA
			What is it?

	He waits impassively for her to open it.  She does and takes 
	out a gold-pressed Bajoran earring.  Dax joins her at the Ops 
	table.

					DAX
			It's beautiful.

					KIRA
			It's latinum.

	SHE LOOKS UP TO SEE

28   MAIHAR'DU

	already headed back toward the Turbolift.

					KIRA
			Excuse me.  I really can't accept 
			this.

	Maihar'du enters the Turbolift and descends out of sight.

29   ANGLE KIRA AND DAX

	Kira puts the earring back in the box.

					KIRA
			Does Zek really think this was going 
			to get him anywhere?

					DAX
			Probably not.  But that doesn't stop 
			a Ferengi from trying.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    22.

29   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			You sound like you admire them for 
			it.

					DAX
			I suppose in a way I do.

					KIRA
				(shakes her head in 
				amusement)
			I don't understand this attitude you 
			have about the Ferengi.

					DAX
			That's because you don't socialize 
			with them the way I do.  Looking 
			back over seven lifetimes, I can't 
			think of a single race I've enjoyed 
			more.

					KIRA
			Did anyone ever tell you that you 
			have very strange taste?

	Dax shrugs.  She has heard it before and she could care less.

					DAX
			I admit they place too much emphasis 
			on profit, and their behavior toward 
			women is somewhat primitive...

					KIRA
			They're greedy, misogynistic, 
			untrustworthy little trolls and I 
			wouldn't turn my back on one of them 
			for a second.

					DAX
			Neither would I.  But once you accept 
			that, you'll find they can be a lot 
			of fun.

	And with that Dax goes back to her station.  An amused Kira 
	can only shake her head at her friend's eccentricity.

30   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Establishing.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT TWO      23.

31   INT. QUARK'S - NIGHT

	Another after-hours tongo game is in progress.  Dax, Quark, 
	Rom, Pel and the other usual players are joined by Zek (with 
	Maihar'du stationed behind him as always).  The betting is 
	fierce.

					ROM
			Evade.

					PEL
			Evade.

					QUARK
			Retreat.

					ZEK
			Acquire.

					DAX
			Confront.

	All cards are exposed.  Dax reaches for the pot.  Zek holds 
	up a restraining hand.

					ZEK
			Did I say acquire?  I meant evade.

					DAX
			You said acquire.

					ZEK
			But I meant evade.

	Quark tries to play peacemaker.

					QUARK
			Why don't we just play the round 
			over.

					ROM
			That sounds fair.

					ZEK
				(to Rom)
			Who asked you?
				(to Quark)
			And shouldn't you be plotting strategy 
			for tomorrow's negotiations?

					QUARK
			Believe me, Nagus, I've thought about 
			nothing else all evening.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    24.

31   CONTINUED:

					ROM
			That must be why you're losing so 
			badly.

					QUARK
				(to Zek)
			But I think by tomorrow we should 
			have an agreement.

					ZEK
			Well I've been thinking, too, and 
			ten thousand vats of tulaberry wine 
			isn't enough.  Tell them we want a 
			hundred thousand.

					QUARK
			A hundred thousand?  But I'm not 
			sure they'll even agree to sell us 
			ten thousand.

					ZEK
			A hundred thousand vats will mean 
			more profit for them... and for us.
				(an order)
			Now do as I say, or I'll take over 
			the negotiations myself.

	Before Quark can respond --

					PEL
			I think raising the stakes is a 
			brilliant idea.

					ZEK
			Do you?

					PEL
			It'll show the Gamma Quadrant we 
			mean business.  No wonder Quark says 
			you're a genius.

	Zek looks over at Quark.

					ZEK
			He says that, does he?

					QUARK
			All the time.

					ZEK
			That's very touching.

	He shoves a bowl toward Quark.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO   24A.

31   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ZEK
			Now bring me some fresh tube grubs.  
			These are losing their crunch.

					QUARK
			Right away.

	Quark leaves the table.  Zek hands Pel the deck of cards.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    25.

31   CONTINUED:	(3)

					ZEK
			I believe the next challenge goes to 
			you.

	Pel, whose eyes remain on Quark passes the deck over to Rom.

					PEL
			I think I'll pass on this round.

	She gets up and goes to join Quark.

32   TIGHT ON ZEK AND DAX

	watching her walk off.

					ZEK
			Such loyalty must be... expensive.

					DAX
			You can't buy that kind of loyalty.

					ZEK
			You can where I come from.

33   ANGLE THE BAR

	As Pel joins a worried Quark.

					PEL
			Is the Nagus always this impatient?

	Quark takes the bowl behind the counter and refills it from 
	a bigger bowl, grabbing a handful of grubs with his fist.

					QUARK
			He wants results.  And he expects me 
			to get them.  But he's not making my 
			job any easier.  A hundred thousand 
			vats... that's a lot of tulaberries.

					PEL
			You'll get them.

					QUARK
			How can you be so sure?

					PEL
			Because you're good.  And with me 
			helping you, you're even better.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT TWO     25A.

33   CONTINUED:

	And we hold for a beat as they stare at one another.  Quark 
	doesn't realize it, but there's some pretty heavy duty sexual 
	tension flying back and forth between them.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO    26.

33   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
				(smiling)
			Why are you being so nice to me?

					PEL
			For twenty percent of your profits, 
			why else?

					QUARK
				(convinced)
			Fair enough.

					ZEK (O.S.)
			Where are my grubs?

	Quark, holding the smaller bowl of tube grubs, and Pel hurry 
	back to the table.

34   TIGHT ON DAX

	Watching Quark and Pel.  Something about that relationship 
	strikes her as odd, but she can't figure out what it is.

35   INT. REPLIMAT - DAY

	Pel is eating alone as --

					DAX (O.S.)
			I didn't know the Replimat had a 
			Ferengi menu.

36   NEW ANGLE

	to include Dax carrying a mug of Raktajino.

					PEL
			It doesn't.  I like to try new things.

	Dax sits down beside her.

					DAX
			That's unusual for a Ferengi.

					PEL
			I never heard of a Trill who played 
			tongo.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT TWO   26A.

36   CONTINUED:

					DAX
			I guess that makes us both unusual.  
			You know I was impressed by your 
			show of loyalty to Quark last night.

					PEL
			He deserves it.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT TWO      27.

36   CONTINUED:	(2)

					DAX
			That's not the point.  Any other 
			Ferengi would have let Zek pick him 
			to pieces.
				(a beat, thoughtful)
			But you're not like any other Ferengi 
			I ever met.

	Pel clearly is uncomfortable with Dax's scrutiny, looks to 
	change the subject.

					PEL
			You know Quark really likes you.  He 
			talks about you all the time.

					DAX
				(smiling at the memory)
			He once convinced me to go up to a 
			holosuite with him.  Turns out he 
			had recreated the bedroom I slept in 
			as a child.  He overheard me 
			describing it to Kira.
				(a beat)
			Of course, he got most of the details 
			wrong, but it was a very sweet 
			gesture... up until he tried to kiss 
			me.

					PEL
			That sounds like Quark.

					DAX
			I don't care what anyone says, I 
			love him.

					PEL
				(nodding)
			So do I.

	And there's something in the simple certainty of Pel's remark 
	that convinces Dax she's telling the truth.

					DAX
				(realizing)
			You really do, don't you?

					PEL
			What?

					DAX
			Love Quark.  Don't bother denying 
			it.  I've seen the way you look at 
			him.

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT TWO      28.

36   CONTINUED:	(3)

	A flustered Pel looks around the Replimat to make sure no 
	one is listening.

					PEL
			Keep your voice down.

					DAX
			Does he know?

					PEL
			He doesn't even know I'm a female.

	That really catches Dax by surprise.

					DAX
			You're a woman?

					PEL
			Would you please lower your voice?

					DAX
			I knew there was something different 
			about you.
				(a beat)
			I've never met a Ferengi woman before.

					PEL
			You probably never will again.  On 
			my world, women aren't allowed to 
			leave the house.  Or wear clothes.  
			Or learn to read.

					DAX
			And you want more.

					PEL
			Why not?  I'm as smart as any man.  
			So I made myself a pair of synthetic 
			lobes and became one.

					DAX
			But why come here?

       DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT TWO      29.

36   CONTINUED:	(4)

					PEL
			To acquire profit, of course.
				(a beat)
			There's only one thing I hadn't 
			planned on.

					DAX
			Falling in love with Quark.


	Pel nods and looks imploringly at Dax for advice.

					PEL
			What do you think I should do?

					DAX
			I don't know.  But I do know there's 
			more to life than profit.

37   NEW ANGLE

	as Quark rushes up to the Replimat and waves Pel over.

					QUARK
			Pel... it's time.  We don't want to 
			keep the Dosi waiting.

	Pel looks to Dax who smiles encouragement.

					QUARK
				(urgent)
			Hurry!

	Pel gets up and hurries off with Quark.

38   TIGHT ON DAX

	Now she really has seen everything.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

   DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT THREE   30.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

39   INT. PROMENADE - SECOND LEVEL - DAY

	Zek seated at Quark's cafe with Maihar'du; eyes the passing 
	throng.  He never realized there were so many females on the 
	station.  Suddenly a shadow falls across the table.  He 
	glances up to see...

40   KIRA

	standing over him.

					ZEK
			Ah, Major, did your shipment of 
			Brizeen nitrate arrive on time?

					KIRA
			Yes, it did.

	Kira holds out the jewelry box.

					ZEK
			Good.  And now you're here to thank 
			me.
				(pats his lap)
			Have a seat.

					KIRA
			Actually, I just stopped by to return 
			this.

	Zek reluctantly takes the box.

					ZEK
			Why?  Is something wrong with it?

					KIRA
			No, it's lovely.  I just can't accept 
			it.

					ZEK
			Then I suppose a night of wild 
			passionate romance is out of the 
			question.

					KIRA
			That's right.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT THREE     31.

40   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
				(shrugs)
			Just thought I'd ask.

	He grins to show there are no hard feelings.  Kira turns to 
	walk off then flinches as Zek gives her another pinch.  Kira 
	forces herself not to turn around.

					KIRA
				(to herself)
			Dax must be crazy.

	Zek admires her departing figure.

					QUARK (O.S.)
			Nice view...

41   NEW ANGLE

	Quark and Pel have just come up the Promenade stairs and 
	make their way over to Zek.

					QUARK
				(continuing, re: the 
				Promenade)
			... isn't it.

					ZEK
				(pleased)
			Don't tell me the negotiations are 
			already over.  That's fast work, 
			Quark.  Now let's see the contract.

	Quark lowers his head in contrition.

					QUARK
			There is no contract.

					ZEK
				(immediately hostile)
			No contract?  You offered to buy a 
			hundred thousand vats, didn't you?

					QUARK
			Yes...

					ZEK
			And?

					QUARK
			And that's when they left.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT THREE     32.

42   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			The room?

					QUARK
			The station.

	Zek reels from the blow.

					ZEK
			What?

					QUARK
			I begged them to stay.

					PEL
			He did.  I heard him.

	Zek rises and advances on Quark, shaking his cane in his 
	face.

					ZEK
			This is a catastrophe.  A complete 
			catastrophe.

	Zek forces Quark back against the Promenade railing.

					ZEK
			This was your big chance, Quark, and 
			you blew it.  You may have seriously 
			damaged future Ferengi opportunities 
			in the Gamma Quadrant.

	Pel steps between them.

					PEL
				(to Zek)
			Now hold on.  We said we'd get you 
			your tulaberries and that's exactly 
			what we're going to do.

	That's news to Quark.

					QUARK
			We are?

					ZEK
			How?

	Pel looks to Quark, silently telling him to go along with 
	her plan.

   DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT THREE   33.

41   CONTINUED:	(2)

					PEL
			We'll travel to the Gamma Quadrant, 
			find the Dosi, and get them to sign 
			the contract.

					ZEK
			And how do you plan to get there?

					PEL
			We'll take your ship.

					ZEK
			My ship.  And I suppose you'd want 
			Maihar'du to pilot it for you.

					QUARK
				(hope rising)
			We don't need Maihar'du.  I can pilot 
			the ship myself.

	A beat as Zek thinks it over.

					PEL
				(playing hardball)
			It's up to you, Nagus.  You want 
			those tulaberries or not?

					ZEK
			All right.  You can use my ship.  
			But I'm warning you, Quark.  Either 
			you get the Dosi to sign that contract 
			or you'll be tending this worthless 
			little bar for the rest of your life.

42   TIGHT ON QUARK

	Dreams of glory fading.

43   EXT. SPACE - FERENGI SHIP (OPTICAL)

	moving through space.

	INT. FERENGI SHIP
44
	A melancholy Quark is at the helm.  Pel seated nearby.

					QUARK
			I've waited my whole life for an 
			opportunity like this.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT THREE    33A.

44   CONTINUED:

					PEL
			So have I.

   DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT THREE   34.

44   CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			So far it hasn't turned out quite 
			the way I planned.

					PEL
			It's not over yet.

					QUARK
			I still don't understand why the 
			Nagus is suddenly insisting on a 
			hundred thousand vats.

					PEL
			Neither do I.

					QUARK
			You don't think he's purposely trying 
			to sabotage the negotiations?

					PEL
			Why would he?

					QUARK
			I have no idea.

					PEL
			One thing's for certain, he knows 
			more than he's letting on.

					QUARK
			About what?

					PEL
			Everything.  Tulaberries, the Dosi, 
			even the Gamma Quadrant.

					QUARK
			Well, if you ever figure out what 
			he's up to, make sure you tell me.

					PEL
			Don't worry, I will.

	Quark looks over at Pel and gives her a grateful smile.

					QUARK
			So far the only thing I've done right 
			is pick you as my consultant.

					PEL
			I'm glad you feel that way.

   DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT THREE  34A.

44   CONTINUED:	(3)

	It's a tender moment between them that leaves Quark vaguely 
	troubled.

					QUARK
				(turning his attention 
				back to the ship)
			Now, if we could only make some 
			profit.

	But Pel isn't about to let the moment slip away.  She may 
	never have another one.

					PEL
			Quark, there's something you should 
			know.

					QUARK
			You're too late.  I already know 
			what you're going to say.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT THREE     35.

44   CONTINUED:	(4)

					PEL
				(startled)
			You do?

					QUARK
				(a touch condescending)
			It's no secret.

					PEL
			It's not?

					QUARK
			I admit you've been a great help to 
			me... but you agreed to a twenty 
			percent share of the profits and 
			that's all you're going to get.

	Pel deflates like a balloon.

					PEL
			I see.

					QUARK
			"Never place friendship above profit."

					PEL
				(recognized the quote)
			The twenty-first Rule of Acquisition.

					QUARK
				(end of discussion)
			I'm glad you agree.

	Pel doesn't have the heart to tell him the truth.

45   INT. QUARK'S

	Fairly crowded.  Rom running hither and yon mixing drinks at 
	a frenzied pace.  If Ferengis could sweat, he'd be soaked.

46   NEW ANGLE

	to include Odo watching Rom scurry.

					ODO
			Feeling a little overwhelmed are we?

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT THREE     36.

46   CONTINUED:

					ROM
			I'm glad someone notices.

					ODO
			When's Quark due back?

					ROM
			How should I know?  He never tells 
			me anything.  He doesn't even bother 
			to insult me anymore.
				(with venom)
			It's Pel, that flabby eared 
			interloper.  He's stealing my 
			brother's affections.

					ODO
			You're better off.

	But Rom isn't convinced.  He slams the counter for emphasis.

					ROM
			But he's my brother.  Would you let 
			someone steal you're brother?

					ODO
			I don't have one.  Not that I know 
			of anyway.

					ROM
			But if you did?

	Odo gives it some thought.  Family is a delicate subject to 
	him and when he speaks, it's with conviction.

					ODO
			I suppose if I did have a brother... 
			even one as worthless as Quark... I 
			wouldn't allow anyone to come between 
			us.

	Then, aware he's revealed too much, Odo grunts in dismissal 
	of the whole idea and turns his attention to another part of 
	the bar.

47   TIGHT ON ROM

	who considers Odo's words a call to battle.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT THREE     37.

48   INT. PEL'S QUARTERS

	The place has been turned upside down.  The camera pans over 
	to Rom who is desperately giving the room a thorough going-
	over.

					ROM
				(frustrated)
			There must be something here I can 
			use against him.

	He opens the closet, looks around inside, then notices the 
	carrying case on the floor.  He carries it to the counter, 
	opens it, and slowly pulls out a pair of lobes.  His 
	expression changes from confusion, to realization, to joy.

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR   38.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

A49   EXT. DOSI HOMEWORLD (MATTE)

	A barren, rough-hewn landscape.

49   INT. DOSI MEETING HALL - DAY

	Actually, it's a vast alien Tammany Hall, constructed of 
	billowy tent-like fabric.  It consists of a large central 
	room where the Dosi gather to conduct business.  Once a deal 
	is agreed upon, the participants retire to one of the small 
	alcoves off the main room to finalize negotiations.

	In the center of the main room, a Dosi butler dispenses 
	tulaberry wine out of a huge metal vat to help grease the 
	wheels of commerce.

50   QUARK AND PEL

	Who stand forgotten at the edge of the room.  Both of them 
	have been drinking and it's starting to show.

50A  NEW ANGLE

	as Zyree comes up from behind and throws a welcoming arm 
	around them.

					ZYREE
			Enjoying yourselves, little Ferengi?

					QUARK
				(feigned enthusiasm)
			How could we not.

					PEL
			Tell us, Zyree, what is this place.

					ZYREE
			This... this is where opportunities 
			are made.

					QUARK
			Really?  I thought it was some kind 
			of party.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR  38A.

50A  CONTINUED:

					ZYREE
			Then you thought wrong.
				(gestures around the 
				room)
			This is all about profit.  And like 
			the Ferengi, the Dosi are very serious 
			when it comes to profit.

	Suddenly we hear a loud gunshot.

51   QUARK, PEL AND ZYREE'S POV

	The crowd parts to reveal a dead Dosi slumped on the floor.  
	Another Dosi stands over him, placing an alien pistol back in 
	his jacket.

51A  BACK TO QUARK, PEL AND ZYREE

					ZYREE
			Very serious.

	And with that she saunters away.  Quark and Pel seem to be 
	the only ones reacting to this sudden outbreak of violence.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR   39.

51A  CONTINUED:

					PEL
				(spotting someone 
				o.s.)
			Look who finally showed up.

52   THEIR POV

	Inglatu has just ENTERED the tent.

					QUARK (O.S.)
			It's about time.

53   BACK TO SCENE

	Quark screws up his courage and steps out from behind the 
	table.

					PEL
			Where are you going?

					QUARK
			To get serious about profit.

54   NEW ANGLE

	Quark matches up and taps Inglatu on the shoulder.  Inglatu 
	glances over at him and sneers.

					INGLATU
			Oh, it's you, Ferengi.  Aren't you 
			on the wrong side of the wormhole?

					QUARK
			It certainly feels that way.  
			Fortunately, all I need is your 
			thumbscan on this very lucrative 
			contract and I can go home.

	Quark pulls out a Ferengi PADD, but Inglatu refuses to take 
	it.

					INGLATU
			You had your chance.

	He turns away.  Quark taps him on the shoulder again.  An 
	angry Inglatu whirls around.

					INGLATU
			I said go away.

	He turns away again.  Quark taps him again.

DEEP SPACE:  "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FOUR     xx40

54   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			Not until we finish our discussion.

	Inglatu is really getting ticked off.

					INGLATU
			You're starting to annoy me.

	And once again he gives Quark the cold shoulder.  Quark, fed 
	up with being ignored, steps forward and kicks over the wine 
	keg, which lands with a LOUD CLATTER.

55   NEW ANGLE

	Now he has everyone's attention.

					QUARK
			Sorry.

					INGLATU
			I should have killed you back on 
			that station.

					QUARK
			But you didn't.  Because deep down 
			inside you recognize a good 
			opportunity when you see one.
				(offers the PADD)
			Just put your thumbscan here.

	A long beat as Inglatu glares at Quark.  Finally...

					INGLATU
			All right.  You can have ten thousand 
			vats.

	Quark pulls back the PADD.

					QUARK
			A hundred thousand.

					INGLATU
			I told you before, that's impossible.

					QUARK
			One hundred thousand and I'm not 
			leaving until I get it.

	Inglatu has had enough.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR   41.

55   CONTINUED:

					INGLATU
			Fine.  Then stay.

	And he storms out of the tent.

56   OMITTED

57   HOLD ON QUARK

	who exchanges a dismayed look with Pel.

58   INT. TENT SLEEPING QUARTERS

	Quark and Pel ENTER and survey the tiny room which is entirely 
	taken up by a bed and small nightstand.  The thought of 
	sleeping next to Quark in such a confined space has Pel a 
	little apprehensive.

					PEL
			Wouldn't we be more comfortable 
			sleeping on the ship?

					QUARK
			No, I want to be right here in case 
			Inglatu changes his mind.
				(a beat)
			Don't worry.  I don't snore.

	He sits down to test the bed.

					PEL
			Wait.

					QUARK
			What is it?

					PEL
				(thinking fast)
			The mattress.

					QUARK
			What about it?

					PEL
			It looks lumpy.

	Quark tries it out.

					QUARK
			Actually, it's quite comfortable.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR  41A.

58   CONTINUED:

					PEL
			I can't sleep on a lumpy mattress.

					QUARK
			Well, you're in luck.  There's not a 
			lump to be found.

	Quark moves over to give her room.

					QUARK
			Try it for yourself.  Which side to 
			you want?

	Quark starts to remove his jacket.

					PEL
			What are you doing?

					QUARK
			Getting undressed.  What's it look 
			like?

					PEL
			You're not going to sleep, are you?

					QUARK
			Why not?  I'm tired.

					PEL
			But shouldn't we be discussing 
			strategy?

					QUARK
			There's nothing to discuss.

					PEL
			But you know what the hundred and 
			third Rule of Acquisition says...

					QUARK
				(tries to remember)
			Not offhand.

					PEL
				(quoting)
			"Sleep can interfere with... "

					QUARK
			And I don't care either.

	He lies down on the bed.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR  41B.

58   CONTINUED:	(2)

					PEL
			Wait.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FOUR   42.

58   CONTINUED:	(3)

	Quark sits back up.

					QUARK
			What now?

	A nervous Pel looks to stall.  She spots a carafe of wine 
	and two glasses sitting on the nightstand.

					PEL
			First, a toast.

					QUARK
			To what?

	Pel pours them each a glass.  She offers one to Quark who 
	has to stand to take it.

					PEL
			To profit, of course.

					QUARK
			Of course.

	They drink.  They're only inches apart, they're eyes locked 
	on each other's gaze.

					QUARK
			Is it warm in here?

					PEL
			It must be the wine.

					QUARK
				(nervously staring 
				into her eyes)
			I hope so.

					PEL
			I was impressed with the way you 
			handled Inglatu.

					QUARK
			I was good, wasn't I.
				(a beat)
			Now let's go to bed.

	She pours them each another glass.  This time neither one of 
	them waits for a toast.  They both gulp down the wine, hoping 
	to steady their nerves.

					PEL
			The look on his face when you knocked 
			over that barrel.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR   43.

58   CONTINUED:	(4)

					QUARK
			That was risky.

					PEL
				(quoting)
			"The riskier the road, the greater 
			the profit."

					QUARK
			The sixty-second Rule.

					PEL
			That's right.

					QUARK
				(looking to fill the 
				silence)
			You really know your Rules.

					PEL
				(swept away by the 
				moment)
			And you have a very nice smile.

					QUARK
				(without thinking)
			I do?

	Suddenly, Pel lunges forward and kisses Quark on the lips 
	who reels back in shock.

					PEL
			Quark, I have something to tell you...

59   NEW ANGLE

	But before Pel can explain herself, the tent flap opens and 
	Zyree ENTERS, startling them both.

					ZYREE
			I'm not interrupting anything, am I?

					QUARK
			No.  Definitely not.

					ZYREE
			You're sure?

	Quark takes her by the arm to lead her into the room.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR  43A.

59   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			Positive.

	But Zyree still isn't convinced.

					ZYREE
			I'll come back tomorrow.

	She turns and leaves.  Quark and Pel exchange looks.  Quark 
	doesn't want to hear anything Pel has to say.

					QUARK
				(calling after Zyree)
			Wait.

	He follows her out.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR   44.

59   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Pel uses the opportunity to pour herself another cup of 
	tulaberry wine which she gulps down just as Quark RE-ENTERS 
	with Zyree.

					QUARK
				(to Zyree)
			Don't be ridiculous, we can't wait 
			to hear what you have to say.  
			Besides, we could use the company.
				(to Pel)
			Isn't that right.

					PEL
			Absolutely.

					ZYREE
			All right then, let me give you some 
			advice... Inglatu will never sell 
			you a hundred thousand vats of 
			tulaberry wine.  Not because he 
			doesn't want to, but because he can't.

	Quark is eager to discuss something other than what just 
	happened with Pel.

					QUARK
			If he can't, then who can?  You?

					ZYREE
			I wish I could, but there aren't 
			that many vats on the entire planet.

					QUARK
				(to Pel, gloomy)
			Then we're finished.

					ZYREE
			Not necessarily.
				(off Quark's reaction)
			If you really want a hundred thousand 
			vats of tulaberry wine, I can put 
			you in touch with the right people.  
			For a price, of course.

					QUARK
			Of course.
				(an encouraging smile)
			I always said you were my favorite 
			Dosi.
				(confidentially)
			Now... who do we have to see?

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/20/93 - ACT FOUR  44A.

59   CONTINUED:	(3)

					ZYREE
				(conspiratorial)
			The Karemma.

					PEL
			Who are the Karemma?

					ZYREE
			They're an important power in the 
			Dominion.

					QUARK
			The Dominion?  What's that?

					ZYREE
			Let's just say that if you want to 
			do business in the Gamma Quadrant... 
			you have to do business with the 
			Dominion.

60   HOLD ON QUARK AND PEL

	pondering this latest mystery.

61   EXT. SPACE - THE FERENGI SHIP (OPTICAL)

61A  INT. FERENGI SHIP (OPTICAL)

	Quark and Pel beam in.  Quark, still in denial about what 
	happened in that Dosi bedroom, is pontificating to a brooding 
	Pel.

					QUARK
			The biggest opportunity in Ferengi 
			history, that's what Zek called it.  
			But he didn't mean tulaberries.  He 
			meant the Dominion.  That's why he 
			sabotaged the negotiations.  He never 
			wanted to do business with the Dosi.  
			He just wanted to use them to get to 
			someone more important in the 
			Dominion.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FOUR   45.

61A  CONTINUED:

					PEL
				(snapping out of it)
			Quark, we need to talk.

					QUARK
			We are talking.

					PEL
			Don't you want to know why I kissed 
			you?

					QUARK
			You didn't kiss me.

					PEL
			Yes, I did.

					QUARK
			No, you didn't.  And I don't want to 
			discuss it anymore.
				(a beat)
			Now, let's just concentrate on the 
			Dominion.
				(without waiting for 
				an answer)
			I only wish Zyree would have told us 
			more.

	A defeated Pel tries to get into the spirit of things.

					PEL
			It could be some kind of planetary 
			alliance; or trading consortium...

					QUARK
			Whatever it is, it's important.  And 
			I want a piece of it.

	And one way or another he intends to get it.

62   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

62A  INT. QUARK'S

	Zek and Quark are seated at a table with Maihar'du in b.g.  
	Quark is going to enjoy this.  He's just been taken for a 
	ride by Zek and now he's going to return the favor.  
	Meanwhile, an anxious Rom hovers around them while in the 
	b.g. Pel waits by the bar.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FOUR  45A.

62A  CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			I'm disappointed, Quark, very 
			disappointed.  I really wanted those 
			tulaberries.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FOUR   46.

62A  CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
			You and I both know my trip had 
			nothing to do with tulaberries.

					ZEK
			It didn't?

	Rom leans in over them.

					ROM
			I must speak with you, Brother.

					QUARK
			Can't you see I'm busy.

	Rom backs off.  Quark leans in close to Zek.

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			Does the word "Dominion" mean anything 
			to you.

	Zek's eyes light up.

					ZEK
			What have you found out?

					QUARK
			You first.

	Rom can't stay away.

					ROM
			Please, Brother, it's urgent.

					QUARK
			Not now.
				(to Zek)
			I'm waiting.

					ZEK
			Most of my information consists of 
			little more than hints and whispers, 
			but it's enough to convince me that 
			whoever learns the secret of the 
			Dominion, whatever it may be, will 
			learn the secret of the Gamma 
			Quadrant.
				(a beat)
			Unfortunately, the Dosi don't seem 
			to know very much.  I was hoping 
			they'd lead us to someone who does.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FOUR   47.

62A  CONTINUED:	(3)

					QUARK
			And what would such information be 
			worth to you?

					ZEK
			A lot.

					QUARK
			What if I told you I could arrange a 
			meeting between you and a powerful 
			member of the Dominion?

	Zek grabs hold of Quark's arm.

					ZEK
			If you can do that, I'll see to it 
			that you earn a percentage of every 
			Ferengi opportunity in the Gamma 
			Quadrant.

					QUARK
			That's a lot of latinum.

	Zek shivers with anticipation.

					ZEK
			Give me a name.

					QUARK
				(sotto voce)
			The Karemma.

					ZEK
				(he loves them already)
			The Karemma.

	Zek leans back in his chair a happy man.

					ZEK
			I always knew you had the lobes for 
			business.

	They chuckle contentedly.  Rom can't take it anymore.

					ROM
			Now, may I have a word with you, 
			Brother.

	Even Rom can't annoy Quark at the moment.

					QUARK
			All right.  But make it quick.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FOUR      48.

63   NEW ANGLE

	the camera stays by Zek's table as Rom leads Quark over to 
	Pel.  We don't hear what's being said but we don't have to... 
	their body language says it all.  Rom tells Quark about Pel.  
	Quark doesn't believe him.  Rom insists he's telling the 
	truth.  Quark turns to Pel, who nods her head confirming 
	that yes, she is indeed a woman.  Quark absorbs this 
	information... and faints.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FIVE      49.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

64   INT. INFIRMARY - DAY - CLOSE ON QUARK

	who wakes with a start on one of the diagnostic beds.

65   ANGLE WIDENS

	to include BASHIR running a med-scan of his skull, and Rom, 
	who hovers nearby.

					BASHIR
			Easy now.  That's quite a bump you 
			have there.

					QUARK
			Where's Rom?

					ROM
			Right here, Brother.

	Quark fastens a vise-like grip on Rom's arm to prevent him 
	from getting away.

					BASHIR
			Luckily there doesn't seem to be any 
			serious damage.

					QUARK
				(feigns weakness)
			If you don't mind, I'd like to rest 
			here for a few minutes.

					BASHIR
			Of course.  I'll be in the next room 
			if you need me.

					QUARK
			Thank you, Doctor.

	Bashir leaves.  As soon as he EXITS, Quark pulls Rom closer.

					QUARK
				(urgent)
			You haven't told anyone, have you?

					ROM
			You mean about Pel?

					QUARK
			Quiet.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FIVE      50.

65   CONTINUED:

					ROM
			I haven't breathed a word.  I thought 
			it would be best if you told Zek 
			yourself.

	Quark relaxes slightly and sits up on the table.

					QUARK
			No one's going to tell Zek anything.  
			Is that clear?

	Rom can't believe what he's hearing.

					ROM
			But she's a female...

					QUARK
			Not so loud.

					ROM
			... who wears clothes... and is trying 
			to earn profit... why she even quotes 
			from the sacred Rules of Acquisition.  
			Such a female must be severely 
			punished.

					QUARK
			I know that.

					ROM
			Then we must stop her.

	Rom tries to head for the door, but Quark stops him.

					QUARK
			No.

	Rom stares at Quark, restraining hand.

					ROM
			You're scaring me, Brother.
				(shaken by the thought)
			Could it be you have feelings for 
			this woman?

					QUARK
				(irritable)
			Of course not.
				(then, placating)
			Don't you see.  If Zek learns I was 
			deceived by a female, I'd be ruined.  
			He might never trust me again.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FIVE   51.

65   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ROM
			But, if you don't tell him and he 
			finds out, you're sure to be ruined.  
			You have to tell him, or I will.

	Again Rom tries for the door and again Quark stops him.

					ROM
			Let me go.  I have to save you from 
			yourself.

	But Quark hangs on tight.

					QUARK
			Forget about me.
				(a sudden idea)
			What about the bar?

					ROM
				(immediately interested)
			The bar?

					QUARK
			You still want it, don't you?

					ROM
			Don't you?

					QUARK
			Who needs the bar when I can have 
			the Gamma Quadrant?  I'll transfer 
			ownership immediately... but only on 
			one condition.  You never mention 
			the truth about Pel to anyone.

					ROM
				(with feigned innocence)
			Pel?  What about him?

	They smile, gratified that brothers can understand each other 
	so well.

66   INT. PEL'S QUARTERS

	Pel pacing, the weight of the world on her shoulders, no 
	longer wearing her synthetic ears.  The shape of her breasts 
	are visible under her shirt.  The door CHIMES.

					PEL
			Come.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FIVE   52.

66   CONTINUED:

	Quark ENTERS holding a small satchel.  He immediately 
	reacts to Pel's appearance.  This is the first time he's 
	seen her in all her womanly glory and he's torn between desire 
	and indignation.

					QUARK
				(panicked)
			Where are your lobes?

	Pel points to her carrying case.

					PEL
			Over there.

					QUARK
			Well, put them on, before someone 
			sees you.

					PEL
			No one's going to see me...

					QUARK
				(insisting)
			Put them on now.
				(re: her breasts)
			And wrap yourself up.

	Pel crosses off screen to the carrying case.  We hold on...

66A  QUARK

	who looks around the room, while she puts on the ears 
	offscreen.

					QUARK
				(gruffly)
			Have you finished packing?

	Pel returns with the synthetic ears and wearing her jacket.

					PEL
			Am I going someplace?

					QUARK
			As far away from this station as 
			possible.

					PEL
			I thought we were partners.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FIVE  52A.

66A  CONTINUED:

					QUARK
			Not anymore.
				(off her look)
			Well, what did you expect?  I mean, 
			look at you, you're wearing clothes.

					PEL
			Is that a crime?

					QUARK
			As a matter of fact, it is.  Look, 
			it's just too risky for you to stay 
			here.

	He offers her the satchel.

					QUARK
			You can take this with you.

					PEL
			What is it?

					QUARK
			Ten bars of latinum.  To help you 
			start a new life.

	Pel doesn't take the satchel.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FIVE  66A.

66A  CONTINUED:	(2)

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			If you're going to pretend you're a 
			man, then act like one.  Take the 
			profit.

					PEL
			This isn't about profit anymore.  
			It's about love.

	There, she said it.  Quark growls angrily.

					QUARK
				(an accusation)
			Spoken like a true female.

	He turns away and begins gathering up her things.  But Pel 
	can't quit now.

					PEL
			I love you, Quark.  And I know you 
			care about me, too.  Admit it.

	Quark refuses to look at her, but he stops what he was doing.

					QUARK
			What difference does it make if I 
			do?  You'd never be happy being a 
			Ferengi wife.

					PEL
			Then come with me to the Gamma 
			Quadrant.  No one there cares whether 
			I wear clothes or not.

	A beat, then Quark turns to face her.

					QUARK
				(with solemn finality)
			I'd care.

	A long beat as she sees that he really means it.

					PEL
			I guess I'd better start packing.

					QUARK
			I guess so.

	And there's nothing left for them to say.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FIVE      54.

67   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)


68   INT. QUARK'S QUARTERS - EVENING

	Maihar'du is serving Quark, Rom and Zek a celebratory meal.  
	But a solemn Quark isn't bringing much to the party.

					ZEK
			These flaked blood fleas are 
			surprisingly succulent.

					ROM
			You really should try them, Brother.

					QUARK
			I'm not feeling particularly hungry.

					ZEK
				(all good cheer)
			Let me guess.  Too busy thinking 
			about how to spend all that latinum 
			we're going to earn.
				(chuckling)
			Well, I don't blame you.

	Quark smiles but even the thought of profit can't raise his 
	spirits.  The door chimes.

					QUARK
			Come.

69   NEW ANGLE

	Pel ENTERS.  Quark can't believe it.

					ROM
				(to Quark; sotto voce)
			I thought you said she left the 
			station.

					QUARK
			I thought she did.

					PEL
				(strong)
			I hope you don't mind, Quark, but I 
			couldn't leave without saying goodbye 
			to the Nagus.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FIVE      55.

69   CONTINUED:

					ZEK
			I'm glad you stopped by.  I know how 
			much you helped Quark during the 
			negotiations.  I predict a big future 
			for you, Pel.  You certainly have 
			the lobes for it.

	Pel shoots Zek a friendly smile.

					PEL
			You like my lobes?

	Quark is starting to catch on why she's there.

					QUARK
			Pel, wait...

					ZEK
				(to Pel, not paying 
				attention to Quark)
			Yes, I do...

					PEL
			Then you can have them.

	Quark stands and reaches out to stop her.

					QUARK
			No.

	But he's too late.  Pel pulls off her synthetic lobes.

					ZEK
				(the horror)
			It's a female!

	Quark collapses in his chair.

					ROM
				(whispers)
			Does this mean I don't get the bar?

					QUARK
			Rom... out.

	Rom scrambles out of there, relieved to escape the wrath of 
	Zek, whose shock is quickly giving way to anger.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FIVE      56.

69   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ZEK
			This is outrageous.

				(to Quark)

			What's going on here?

					QUARK
			I... I... I...

					PEL
			Leave him out of this.

					ZEK
			You dare give me orders!
				(to Quark)
			You knew about this all along, didn't 
			you?

					QUARK
			I... I... I...

	Pel leans over the table to Zek.

					PEL
				(mocking)
			So, tell me more about my big 
			future.

					ZEK
			You have no future.  I'll see to it 
			you spend the rest of your life in 
			prison.

					QUARK
				(forcefully)
			No.

	Zek turns to Quark.

					ZEK
			Let me remind you that taking business 
			advice from a female is a violation 
			of Ferengi law.

					QUARK
			I didn't know she was a female.

					ZEK
			Stupidity is no excuse.  Now one 
			more word out of you and you'll wind 
			up sharing her cell.

	But Quark isn't about to back down now.

      DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FIVE      57.

69   CONTINUED:	(3)

					QUARK
			Then you'd better make sure it's big 
			enough for three.

					ZEK
			Are you threatening me?

					QUARK
			I wonder what your associates will 
			say when I tell them you allowed a 
			female to represent you in a business 
			negotiation.

					ZEK
			I had no idea she was a female.

					QUARK
			Stupidity is no excuse.

	A beat as Zek absorbs the wisdom of Quark's words.

					ZEK
			I see your point.  It seems Pel's 
			identity will have to remain our 
			little secret.  But it's going to 
			cost you.

	Quark sees this one coming a mile away.

					QUARK
			My Gamma Quadrant profits.

					ZEK
			I've always said you were a bright 
			fellow, Quark.

	Zek stands to leave.  As he passes Pel.

					ZEK
			Shame on you.

	And he and Maihar'du EXIT leaving...

70   QUARK AND PEL

	facing one another.

					QUARK
			I hope you're satisfied.

    DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - REV. 09/09/93 - ACT FIVE   58.

70   CONTINUED:

					PEL
			I'm sorry, but it's time he learned 
			that when it comes to accumulating 
			profit, women are as capable as men.

					QUARK
			Well, do me a favor and don't tell 
			anyone else.

	There's an awkward moment of silence.  Then...

					PEL
			I should be going.  I've booked 
			passage on an Andorian transport.
				(a beat)
			You could come with me.

					QUARK
			I can't.

					PEL
			I know.

	She leans over and kisses him.  This time, they let it linger 
	for a moment.

					PEL
			Well then, if I can't have you, I 
			guess I'll take those ten bars of 
			latinum after all.

	And as Quark reacts...

71   INT. QUARK'S - NIGHT

	The crowd is starting to thin out.  Quark, behind the counter, 
	moves over to where Dax is sitting.

					QUARK
			So, Lieutenant, you ready for another 
			night of tongo?

					DAX
				(sympathetic)
			Haven't you lost enough for one day?

					QUARK
			I don't know what you're talking 
			about.

   DEEP SPACE: "Rules of Acquisition" - 09/03/93 - ACT FIVE 59-60.     

71   CONTINUED:

					DAX
			I'm talking about Pel.  She stopped 
			by to see me before she left.  I'm 
			going to miss her, and so are you.

	Quark gives her his usual lascivious grin.

					QUARK
			You really think I'd let anyone come 
			between us?

					DAX
			Nice try, Quark, but I know you better 
			than that.

	Dax EXITS.

71A  CLOSE ON QUARK

	whose smile slowly fades.  And we see that he truly does 
	feel the loss of Pel.  And as he stands there in his 
	loneliness and regret, we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END