Q Continuum

The **Q** are a species of extremely powerful entities who inhabit an extradimensional plane of existence called the Q Continuum.

They claim, apparently truthfully, to be both omnipotent and immortal.

## Physiology

The true form of the Q is unknown, and it may be that a member of a humanoid species may not be able to comprehend their real appearance or construction. The Q which have chosen to interact with humanoids generally take on the form of whichever species they are predominantly in the presence of, most commonly Human, but they seem to be able to exist comfortably in any form, including non-organic and non-corporeal forms. A Q who takes a humanoid form is able to retain their vast abilities and intellect, though they can choose to limit themselves if they wish. Though it seems unlikely that they possess any characteristics denoting biological sex, the Q nevertheless appear to assign themselves gender roles. They do not appear to have any need to eat, drink, sleep or breathe, though they are capable of indulging in any of these if they wish to.

### Abilities

The Q claim to be omnipotent, and there is a great deal of evidence to suggest this claim is true. They have exhibited the ability to manipulate their own forms and appearance as well as those of others of their species, and can control matter, energy, space and time. The scope of this control ranges from subtle alterations and manipulations to acts of incredible magnitude. They can travel to and from the Q Continuum as they please, even taking humanoids there if they choose, and can transport themselves throughout time and space at will. The Q are capable of causing supernovae and suspending time. Regardless of the magnitude involved, it appears to require no effort for a Q to achieve these feats, and all can be done instantaneously at the whim of the Q.

They are also believed to be effectively immortal. Some Q have claimed to be several billion years old and yet they remain vital and powerful. Though they are immune from the effects of aging and disease, the Q can be killed, though it is enormously difficult to do so and requires the intervention of other members of their species. They are capable of placing limits on each other's powers, and have been known to lock a Q in the form of a humanoid as punishment. In these states, it is conceivable that the Q would be made vulnerable and could therefore potentially die. It seems that the Q cannot even kill themselves unless they are relegated to humanoid status by their own species.

Though they are not quite omniscient, the Q possess such vast IQs that they can seem to be by humanoid standards. One Q claims to have an IQ of 2005. They do seem capable of being surprised by the actions and words of humanoids, and have displayed curiosity about them, which suggests that they may deliberately limit their intellectual capabilities when interacting with humanoids in order to more fully enjoy the experience of conversing with them, or that they may simply be less all-knowing than they seem.

Though no limits on their abilities have been recorded, one Q has claimed that his species is not entirely omnipotent. He also implied that in addition to lacking mortality, the Q have also lost their desire for change, their capacity for growth, and their sense of purpose. This Q was a dissident with his own political agenda, so his claims cannot be taken as certain fact but there is evidence to support his claim. As well as being incapable of committing suicide, or of reproducing singly, another Q has implied that Humans are destined to evolve into a form even more powerful than the Q. If the Q were absolutely omnipotent, this would not be possible. Whether they are truly omnipotent or not, the Q are certainly vastly powerful and capable of having enormous impact on the lives of humanoids, entire species, and the galaxy if the mood takes them.