Valtusian

The Valtusians are a race from the planet Valtusia.

In 2372, the Valtusian ambassador Zhosh was to mediate negotiations between the Federation and the Maquis. En route to Deep Space 9, Zhosh was killed by a Changeling, who then assumed his form to attend the negotiations. The Dominion had chosen to replace Zhosh due to the Valtusian reluctance to undergo blood screenings or DNA testing.