Before the Dominion the gamma quadrant wasn’t completely the same as the alpha quadrant. It seemed dominated by mercantile races and blood sport culture. Stable, amoral cultures.
We can presume the Ferengi continued to do business in the GQ. Even in the war they were not attacked. But the Federation staying out was probably a facet of the treaty.
We can presume the Ferengi continued to do business in the GQ. Even in the war they were not attacked. But the Federation staying out was probably a facet of the treaty.
