"The Ministry of Elders was the ruling body of Voth civilization, made up of Ministers. They had extensive powers, including authorizing science expeditions, judging heretics, sending individuals to detention colonies, and taking away scientists honors. Leaders such as Minister Odala enforced Voth Doctrine quite strictly. Anything that went against Doctrine was considered heresy. (VOY: \"Distant Origin\")"@en . . . . "Ministry of Elders"@en . "The Ministry of Elders was the ruling body of Voth civilization, made up of Ministers. They had extensive powers, including authorizing science expeditions, judging heretics, sending individuals to detention colonies, and taking away scientists honors. Leaders such as Minister Odala enforced Voth Doctrine quite strictly. Anything that went against Doctrine was considered heresy. (VOY: \"Distant Origin\")"@en .