Under Zek's successor, Grand Nagus Rom, the Ferengi Alliance joined the Federation in the late 24th Century when Captain Freeman out-negotiated him during Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 ...

to the Gamma Quadrant to open trade routes on behalf of the Ferengi Alliance. In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 2, episode 26, "The Jem'Hadar", Jake Sisko needs to choose a science project for ...