Dispatches: Failed Ventures is a Star Trek-inspired fan fiction short story by Glenn G G Maitland. Set against the backdrop of Ferengi commerce and intrigue, the tale follows Daimon Kago as a high-stakes business venture goes disastrously wrong. When Kago’s partner, Daimon Prac, is lost during a risky operation far from established trade routes, Kago finds himself entangled in mounting debts and the wrath of the Grand Nagus. As alliances shift and debts are called in, Kago is forced into a desperate mission that could determine his future—and the fortunes of those around him. Rich in Ferengi culture, sharp dialogue, and the ever-present pursuit of profit, this story explores the high-risk world of Ferengi business, where opportunity and danger are always just a deal away.