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Ishka, daughter of Adred and widow of Keldar, is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by Cecily Adams and Andrea Martin.
Ishka, mother of Quark and Rom Ishka is a rather unorthodox female of the ultra-capitalist Ferengi race, flouting Ferengi law by wearing clothes and earning profit. These activities landed her son, Quark, in trouble with the FCA for "improper supervision" in 2371. In 2373, Ishka began a relationship with Grand Nagus Zek, leader of the Ferengi, and through him exerted considerable influence on Ferengi politics and economic policy.
Ishka has one other son, Rom, who eventually succeeded Zek as Grand Nagus, and a grandson, Nog, who became the first Ferengi in Starfleet. Her family usually refers to her by the nickname "Moogie".
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