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   '''Species 8472''' is the [[Borg]] designation for a non-[[humanoid]] species whose actual name is unknown. '''8472 ''' was first encountered by the [[Federation]] starship USS Voyager in the [[Delta Quadrant]] in 2373. <br> The species originates from a dimension called Fluidic Space, accessible by quantum singularities. They are believed by the [[Borg]] to be the ultimate form of biological evolution. 

The species' immune system is able to destroy anything which penetrates With their body systems: chemical, biologicaldense musculature and increased height, Species 8472 possess great flexibility and can move much faster than either [[humanoid]]s or technological[[Borg]]. They are impervious able to penetrate force fields and rip through bulkheads with apparent ease. Species 8472 does appear to normal have nostrils, suggesting a sense of smell; however, they possess no ears or mouth and have distinctive cross-shaped pupils. As far as language goes, it is largely unknown, since this species communicates exclusively via [[Borgtelepathy]] assimilation methods. Their immune system can even be used as a means of attack.

They emit a biogenic field around '''Species 8472''' are also able to withstand the vacuum of space; It is probable that in their bodies; this field renders them nearly invisible natural Fluidic Space, they are able to sensorsswim through the organic matter. As far as Starfleet can tell, making it impossible their space is similar to pinpoint their exact locationships, and share their unique physiology. This field also interferes with normal transportersThey have been observed to have as many as five different sexes, each of which occupies a different region of their Fluidic Space realm. Exactly how this biogenic field It is produced not known if Species 8472 is unknownthe only species to have evolved in Fluidic Space, or if they exterminated the others as they attempted to do in normal space.

They communicate exclusively via [[telepathy]]. Kes was able to make contact with Species 8472 while they were in conflict In conjunction with the [[Borg]]; they vowed that 'the weak will perish'. With their dense musculature and increased height, Species 8472 possess great flexibility and can move much faster than either [[humanoidThe Doctor]]s or developed modified [[Borgnanoprobes]]. They are , which were able to penetrate force fields effectively combat Species 8472 and rip through bulkheads with apparent easetheir bioships. The [[nanoprobes]] could be modified to either kill or sedate the creatures.

A bioship carries only one crew memberThe ships are native to Fluidic Space, who acts and are able to function just as well in the organic matter of fluid space as they are in the pilotvacuum of our normal space. <br>They are also equipped to detect pressure waves that are created when a vessel crosses into Fluidic Space from normal space.   * Its hull is resistant to conventional weaponry, including [[Borg]] assimilation, and .* The hulls can also reflects reflect sensor scans and , as well as tractor beams. The bioships are armed with * Armaments include energy beam weapons. Although the beam appears less coherent than either [[Star Fleet]] or [[Borg]] weapons, it is ** These beams are able to inflict greater damage; than Starfleet''Voyager'' was knocked off course by a beam that just missed its equivalent.   Nine bioships can combine their firepower using an energy focusing ship, creating a planet killer.

== Known History =====[[Borg]]-'''Species 8472''' War ===In their search for species worthy of assimilation, the [[Borg]] first encountered Species 8472 after they found a way to enter Fluidic Space in the [[2370]]s. However, Species 8472 turned out to be immune to the [[Borg]]'s assimilation attempts, and the Borg's invasion of their dimension provoked a war between the two. This war quickly evolved into the first real threat the [[Borg]] had faced in thousands of years. With superior technology, Species 8472 was able to annihilate large amounts of [[Borg]], their ships, and even planets. Species 8472 was forced to retreat when the crew of the [[USS Voyager]], armed with modified warheads, became capable of destroying their bioships.   When they retreated to Fluidic Space, one member of Species 8472 was left behind , and was relentlessly hunted by a group of [[Hirogen]] hunters for several months. This individual was later rescued by the crew of ''the [[USS Voyager'']], and Captain [[Kathryn Janeway ]] intended to return it to Fluidic Space. [[Seven of Nine]], however, refused to open a rift to Species 8472's realmtheir natural dimension. Shortly afterwards, in a struggle with one of the [[Hirogen]] hunters aboard ''Voyager'', Seven of Nine ]] took the opportunity, in defiance of Janeway's orders, to transport the individual to the [[Hirogen]] vessels, which then broke off their attackagainst ''Voyager''.  

However, they made a few major inconsistencies, such as The ''[[FerengiUSS Voyager|Voyager]] in '' crew discovered one of their training grounds, after tracking a transmission with a [[Star FleetFederation]] and obsolete signature. Once discovered, Species 8472 captured ''Voyager'''s [[Star FleetFirst officer]] uniforms, now believing that a fleet was on its way. Some were completely uncomfortable with the fact they were in the forms of " ''inferiorVoyager''" lifeforms, who need managed to eat, sleep and couldn't communicate convince Species 8472 that the [[telepathy|telepathicallyFederation]]had no hostile intentions, and traded their nanoprobe technology for their First Officer's life. 

For years, the [[Borg]] continued to patrol a border between our galaxy and Fluidic Space. Axum suggested that he would try to make contact with Species 8472 after he was liberated from "Unimatrix Zero".   '''''It is unknown whether enough [[Borg]] are still alive to patrol Fluidic space since the latest [[Federation]]-[[Borg]] War.'''''