Voodites

Voodites are a fictional species appearing in the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. They are a parasitic, slug-like life form that inhabits the planet Vortan. Voodites are known for their ability to influence the minds of other beings, often taking control of their hosts and using them for their own purposes. This mind-control ability is achieved through a psionic connection that the voodite establishes with its host.

In the series, the voodites are depicted as a dangerous and manipulative species. Their presence on Deep Space Nine poses a significant threat, as they can infiltrate and control key personnel, leading to internal conflict and instability on the station. The protagonists of the show often have to find ways to resist or remove the voodites from their hosts, which can be a difficult and ethically complex task. The voodites' biological nature and their psionic abilities make them a unique and challenging antagonist. Their ultimate goals are often self-preservation and expansion, achieved by commandeering the resources and capabilities of other species.