Quantum Hunter

Quantum Hunters are rare lifeforms occasionally encountered by Starfleet crews. They apparently have a natural ability to alter their quantum resonance, shifting between alternate dimensions. They can also track certain energy emissions across different quantum realities. They are apparently attracted to certain types of energy, which they feed upon. They seem to favor chroniton and tachyon emissions but are sometimes attracted to poorly shielded or damaged warp drive systems, particularly those of Romulan vessels.

Quantum hunters "phase" into a dimension, appearing out of nowhere. Their energy absorbing nature makes them highly resistant to energy weapons. They tend to ignore other lifeforms unless attacked, but their feeding can significantly damage technology, so crews are usually forced to drive them off. A modulated subspace pulse is very painful to quantum hunters and can drive them off, although they may return if a source of "food" remains.