History Main / BodyAndHost

* Tulpa

When a foreign entity like that of a [[TheSymbiote Symbiote]], BodySnatcher, or even a [[TheCracker Hacker]] (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).

* DemonicPossession - when the host is a demonic or other supernatural entity.

When a foreign entity like that of a [[TheSymbiote Symbiote]], BodySnatcher, or even a [[TheCracker Hacker]] (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.

* 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.
* HauntedTechnology: A machine with a ghost/spirit in it!

* PlanetaryParasite: An entire planet is the host of a guest who needs to reproduce.

* MeatPuppet: A biological host, controlled by the guest.

!!SubTropes:

When a foreign entity like that of a [[TheSymbiote Symbiote]], [[BodySnatcher Body Snatcher]], PuppeteerParasite, or even a [[TheCracker Hacker]] (when regarding machines like robots and computers) enters/outright hijacks a body, the possessed subject becomes what is usually called: the Host.

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 destraction, even simply being used as a weapon and piece of armor that the possessor uses to cause sheer chaos and destruction, but sometimes... a host can be used for FetishFuel.

!!Examples:

* MeatPuppet: the basic and most common Host, always being biological in origin.
** BigDumbBody - A meat puppet that holds little intelligence, but is desirable for its physical prowess and durability.
** EmptyShell - A Host that's without resistance from being taken over.
** HeroicHost - a Host that gets "powers" or "abilities" from their guest.
** LivingBodysuit - when a host is chosen as a disguise for reasons of secrecy and espionage.
** SeeingThroughAnothersEyes - when a host temporarily has their senses borrowed.
** TwoSiblingsInOne - When a sibling lives on within you... literally.
** WetwareBody - a biological body possessed by a computer.
** WillingChanneler - a Host who "wants" to be controlled, or at least isn't against having his/her body used by an outside party.
* Mechanical Shell: A host who's mechanical or has a digital representation within cyberspace.
** WetwareCPU - A computer possessed by the mind of a (once) living creature.
** Hacked Cyborg - An arguably hybrid host who is mechanical enough that their body can be hacked into, and manipulated, either manually or remotely. Can also be biologically possessed in some cases.
* HauntedFetter: An inanimate object or place that is possessed by a ghost or spirit as a way of binding itself to the realm of the living.
** HauntedTechnology: A machine with a ghost/spirit in it!
* PlanetaryParasite: An entire planet, whether sentient or not, is the ghost.

** HeroicHost - a Host that gets "powers" or "abilities" from their guest(s).

** WillingChanneler - a Host who "wants" to be controlled, or at least isn't against having his/her body used by someone (or something) else.

* [[MeatPuppet Meat Puppet]]: the basic and most common Host, always being biological in origin.

** HeroicHost - a Host that gets "powers" or "abilites" from their guest(s).

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* Ichigo and Asteroth from [[{{WebVideo/OmniBleachAbridged}} Omni Bleach Abridged]], but only when Ichigo allows it.

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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 destraction, even simply being used as a weapon and piece of armor that the possessor uses to cause sheer chaos and destruction, but sometimes...a host can be used for FetishFuel.

** TwoSiblingsInOne - When a sibling lives on within you...literally.

For details on the passive/aggressive relationships a Host can have with its "Guest," view [[TheSymbiote Symbiote]].

** HeroicHost - a Host that gets "powers" or "abilites" from their guest(s).

*** [[CthulhusTux Cthulhu's Tux]] - Cthulhu (or Satan)'s gotten inside you, he's gonna wear you, and you're gonna bring hell onto the land whether you like it or not. See also [[DemonicPossession Demonic Possession]].

** HackedCyborg - An arguably hybrid host who is mechanical enough that their body can be hacked into, and manipulated, either manually or remotely. Can also be biologically possessed in some cases.

** Hacked Cyborg - An arguably hybrid host who is mechanical enough that their body can be hacked into, and manipulated, either manually or remotely. Can also be biologically possessed in some cases.

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 destraction, even simply being used as a weapon and piece of armor that the possessor uses to cause sheer chaos and destruction, but sometimes...a host can be used for [[FetishFuel Fetish Fuel]].

For details on the passive/aggressive relationships a Host can have with its "Guest," view [[TheSymbiote Symbiote]].

Examples:

* HauntedFetter: An inanimate object or place that is possessed by a spirit as a way of binding itself to the realm of the living.