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This article is about the Star Trek fictional character. For historical people named "Odo" see:

Odo is a shapeshifter played by Rene Auberjonois on the science fiction television series .

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He was one of the hundred sent out by The Founders long ago to explore the galaxy. He was found adrift in the Denorios Belt by a Bajoran in 2356 who gave him his name, which derives from the Cardassian for "unknown sample," odo ital, literally, "nothing." He was studied by a Bajoran scientist, Dr. Mora Pel , under the auspices of the Cardassians; Odo modelled his humanoid appearance on Dr. Mora, but he could not duplicate humanoid features with precision, making his humanoid appearance an approximation.

He later worked for the Cardassians during Occupation of Bajor aboard the orbiting Terok Nor ore-processing space station and later for the Bajorans/ Federation aboard Deep Space Nine (the Federation name for Terok Nor), in both cases as chief of security.

Up until this time, Odo was unaware of his people and his ancestry. A criminal showed him a necklace containing a non-sentient shapeshifter in the episode "Vortex." Later, in the episode "The Alternate", Dr. Mora visited Odo at Deep Space Nine and went with him to the Gamma Quadrant to investigate a planet with a similar life-form. It wasn't until later that Odo learned that his people are the leaders of the DominionIn the fictional Star Trek universe, the Dominion is a Gamma Quadrant state, consisting of many different races. They are commanded by The Founders, who are shape-shifters. The main fighting force of the Dominion are the Jem'Hadar, genetically engineered.

In 2372, Odo married Lwaxana TroiLwaxana Troi is a fictional character in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation''. She is the mother of Deanna Troi, and of Betazoid descent, a race noted for their telepathic abilities. She came to the Enterprise-D on several occasions, all in accordance with Tavnian law as a favor to her, so that her child would not be taken away from her at birth. Although Odo had been annoyed by Troi in the past, he came to appreciate her company. However, he still did not love her in a romantic way, so after her ex-husband witnessed the marriage, Troi went back to Betazed.

Because he had at one point killed another Changeling, the Founders punished him by taking away his shapeshifting abilities and making him into a human being. He retained his physical body for several months. Eventually, an infant shapeshifter who was dying integrated itself into Odo's physical makeup. This integration caused Odo's body to revert back to normal, and he regained all his shapeshifting abilities.

Odo remained loyal to the Bajoran and Federation people throughout the Dominion War. At the end of the war, Odo went back to the Great Link. He did this to cure the other Founders of a disease that Section 31 had infected them with, and to teach the Founders how to trust other races again.

He entered a romantic relationship with Kira NerysStar Trek characters In the fictional Star Trek universe, Kira Nerys a Bajoran soldier, is a colonel in the Bajoran Militia, serving as first officer and Bajoran liaison officer on space station Deep Space Nine. The role is played by actress Nana Visitor. with the help of Vic FontaineVic Fontaine is a fictional holodeck entertainer on the science fiction television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. He is played by James Darren. Created by an unseen holoprogrammer named Felix, Vic is self-aware and knows he is a hologram. He has the a. They remained involved until Odo left to rejoin the Great Link.

He is often referred to as Constable Odo, as he is a member of the Bajoran Constabulary and the Chief Constable aboard DS9.

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