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2	[[caption-width-right:300:It's not as dirty as it looks.]]
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4	When a foreign entity like that of a [[TheSymbiote Symbiote]], BodySnatcher, or even a [[TheCracker Hacker]] ([[HackYourEnemy when regarding machines like robots and computers]]) enters/outright hijacks a body, the possessed subject is called the Host, while the possessing subject is the Guest (taken from the terminology used with parasites).
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6	The basic purpose of the host varies on what the point was for it to have been hijacked in the first place. Sometimes it's used as a disguise, other times it's used as a decoy and distraction, even simply being a weapon or piece of armor that the possessor uses to cause sheer chaos and destruction. And then, sometimes... a host can be used for titillation.
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8	For details on the passive/aggressive relationships a Host can have with its "Guest," view TheSymbiote. [[JustForFun/IThoughtThatWas Has absolutely zilch to do with]] TheHost.
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10	TruthInTelevision for many people who believe it is possible for a [[ISeeDeadPeople Spirit Medium]] to be "hijacked", or more often, invite one or more "guests" in as a WillingChanneler. Some host/spirit-guest relationships coexist in friendly association, and can last for decades similar to a SplitPersonalityTeam. An uninvited but harmless or beneficial "hijacking" guest is called a "walk-in"; this can happen with mediums or ordinary people, often after a life-threatening event.
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13	!!{{Subtrope}}s:
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15	[[index]]
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17	* BigDumbBody: A host with little intelligence but which is desirable for its physical prowess and durability.
18	* BrainUploading: A computer host has the mind of a (once) living creature as the guest.
19	* ClothesMakeTheManiac: An evil set of clothes or item that takes over its wearer/user.
20	* CustomBuiltHost: A host body is specifically designed to be possessed by the guest.
21	* DemonicPossession: The "guest" is a demonic or other supernatural entity.
22	* EmptyShell: A host that's without resistance from being taken over.
23	* EvilMask: A mask, helmet, or other headgear that has some form of corrupting influence on its wearer.
24	* FamilialBodySnatcher: Someone takes over the bodies of their own relatives.
25	* FightingFromTheInside: The original inhabitant of the host's body fights back against the possessing entity.
26	* GrandTheftMe: Someone enters someone else's consciousness and tries to wrest control from within.
27	* HauntedFetter: An inanimate object or place that is possessed by a ghost/spirit as a way of binding itself to the realm of the living.
28	* HauntedTechnology: A machine with a ghost/spirit in it.
29	* HeroicHost: A host with a SuperHeroOrigin of getting their superpowers from their guest.
30	* KillTheHostBody: Killing possessor and host together.
31	* LivingBodysuit: A host chosen as a disguise by the guest for reasons of secrecy and espionage.
32	* MeatPuppet: A biological host, controlled by the guest.
33	* NewBodyOldAbilities: No matter the body of the host, the guest can use their old abilities.
34	* ParasiteZombie: A corpse used as a host for a parasitic "guest".
35	* ParasiticImmortality: A person prolongs their life by jumping from one body to another.
36	* PlanetaryParasite: An entire planet is the host of a guest who needs to reproduce.
37	* PossessingADeadBody: A dead body that is reanimated by an inhabiting spirit.
38	* PossessionBurnout: The side-effects of straining the host.
39	* PossessionLevitation: The host floats during a DemonicPossession.
40	* PowersViaPossession: Possession by the guest grants the host "powers" or "abilities".
41	* PuppeteerParasite: A physical guest parasitically controls the host, often for malicious purposes.
42	* RaisedAsAHost: An individual is conceived, born and raised for the purpose of being taken over.
43	* SeeingThroughAnothersEyes: The guest is using the senses of the host.
44	* SinInvitesPossession: Being evil makes the host an easy target for supernatural possession.
45	* SoullessShell: A body, but no soul.
46	* TheSymbiote: A living guest inside a living host.
47	* SymbioticPossession: Guest and host both work together without the invader forcing control over the host.
48	* TransformationOfThePossessed: Possession changes your appearance.
49	* TrappedInTheHost: The spirit, demon, or whatever that is possessing a body gets trapped in it and cannot get out.
50	* TwoSiblingsInOne: When a sibling lives on within you... literally.
51	* WetwareBody: A biological body host has a computer as the guest.
52	* WillingChanneler: A host who ''wants'' to be controlled, or at least isn't against having their body used by an outside party.
53	[[/index]]
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