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Molly, a trance worm
Trance Worms on Sanctuary Four
The trance worm was a large, predatory semi-aquatic animal indigenous to Kwejian. They had the ability to mesmerize their prey by locking eyes with them, which was evidenced by a blue glow. They lived in groups and had a breeding cycle. (DIS: "That Hope Is You, Part 1", "The Sanctuary")
Trance worms were once widespread, but their numbers dwindled drastically after the United Federation of Planets collapsed in the 31st century and could no longer enforce the Endangered Species Act. Fresh trance worm was considered a delicacy. (DIS: "That Hope Is You, Part 1")
The Emerald Chain made a deal with the Kwejian for trance worms, in exchange for repellent to control the sea locusts decimating Kwejian's agriculture. His disgust with this agreement led Tareckx, later known as Cleveland Booker, to leave his homeworld. (DIS: "The Sanctuary")
In 3188, Booker stole a trance worm he named "Molly" from Cosmo Traitt on Hima. After a confrontation during which Molly devoured Ithor and Ithyk, Molly briefly swallowed Michael Burnham before Booker convinced her to regurgitate her. Book then delivered her to Sanctuary Four, where a number of other trance worms were sheltered. (DIS: "That Hope Is You, Part 1")
In 3189, Osyraa fed Tolor to a trance worm on Hunhau as punishment for a slave riot in his salvage yard that resulted in Ryn escaping. (DIS: "The Sanctuary")
Molly had reproduced by 3191, which Booker reported to Burnham. (DIS: "Life, Itself")
Decades later, UFP-47 flew over a number of trance worms while departing Sanctuary Four. (DIS: "Life, Itself")