1 | [[quoteright:300:[[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/meh.jpg]]]] |
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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