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'''Andorians''' have 4 genders, 2 of which resemble males and 2 of which resemble females. These are called ''Thaan'', ''Chan'', ''Shen'' and ''Zhen''. This can result in some confusion among outsiders. Sometimes it is difficult to tell what gender an Andorian is on sight. This is especially true as a ''chan'' can appear to be feminine and a ''shen'' can appear to be masculine. | '''Andorians''' have 4 genders, 2 of which resemble males and 2 of which resemble females. These are called ''Thaan'', ''Chan'', ''Shen'' and ''Zhen''. This can result in some confusion among outsiders. Sometimes it is difficult to tell what gender an Andorian is on sight. This is especially true as a ''chan'' can appear to be feminine and a ''shen'' can appear to be masculine. | ||
==Sexes== | |||
===Thaan=== | ===Thaan=== | ||
A ''Thaan'' has internal testes, retractable penis and produces sperm to fertilize the egg of a ''Shen''. | A ''Thaan'' has internal testes, retractable penis and produces sperm to fertilize the egg of a ''Shen''. | ||
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A ''Zhen'' has a vagina which is only useable for pleasure, not reproduction. They also have 4 teats on their lower abdomen and the ability to produce a pouch that is used to house the transferred embryo while it grows. | A ''Zhen'' has a vagina which is only useable for pleasure, not reproduction. They also have 4 teats on their lower abdomen and the ability to produce a pouch that is used to house the transferred embryo while it grows. | ||
==Reproduction== | |||
In order for Andorians to produce a child it takes 1 of each [[MA:gender|gender]]. They each have a specific role to play. This starts with the ''Thaan'' fertilizing the ''Shen'''s egg. Then the ''Chan'' has to fertilize it next. The reason for this is that the 2 males, the ''Thaan'' and the ''Chan'' each have 1/4 of the necessary genetic material needed to create a child. The ''Shen'' has the other half with in her egg. | In order for Andorians to produce a child it takes 1 of each [[MA:gender|gender]]. They each have a specific role to play. This starts with the ''Thaan'' fertilizing the ''Shen'''s egg. Then the ''Chan'' has to fertilize it next. The reason for this is that the 2 males, the ''Thaan'' and the ''Chan'' each have 1/4 of the necessary genetic material needed to create a child. The ''Shen'' has the other half with in her egg. | ||
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Once the baby has emerged from the pouch the ''Zhen'' will come out of protective seclusion. Her pouch will dry up and flake away. The other 3 bondmates will then assist by rubbing her with oils and help to peel off the remains of the now useless pouch. | Once the baby has emerged from the pouch the ''Zhen'' will come out of protective seclusion. Her pouch will dry up and flake away. The other 3 bondmates will then assist by rubbing her with oils and help to peel off the remains of the now useless pouch. | ||
Due to the fact that Andorian fertility periods have been slowly getting shorter they will try to conceive as many children as possible during this period and since fewer viable children have been born the Andorians have been forced to arrange bondings among genetically compatible members of their society. This has replaced allowing the young people to pick their bondmates. | Due to the fact that Andorian fertility periods have been slowly getting shorter they will try to conceive as many children as possible during this period and since fewer viable children have been born the Andorians have been forced to arrange bondings among genetically compatible members of their society. This has replaced allowing the young people to pick their bondmates. As with most humanoid races most Andorians will experiment with sex at puberty. Since their fertility period is so short it is impossible to produce offspring before or after this time. If they are found to be genetically acceptable they will generally be bonded by the age of 23. | ||
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==Notes== | |||
===Saf=== | ===Saf=== | ||
This is a aphrodisiac and psychoactive chemical that is refined from a native Andorian plant. It does not replicate well and only grows successfully on their native homeworld of [[Andoria]]. It is used by Andorians during sex as it provides a number of benefits when it comes to pleasure and sexual function. Normally only sanctuary priests and priestesses are allowed to dispense it to bonded groups. It is generally only available by medical prescription. | This is a aphrodisiac and psychoactive chemical that is refined from a native Andorian plant. It does not replicate well and only grows successfully on their native homeworld of [[Andoria]]. It is used by Andorians during sex as it provides a number of benefits when it comes to pleasure and sexual function. Normally only sanctuary priests and priestesses are allowed to dispense it to bonded groups. It is generally only available by medical prescription. | ||
It is illegal to possess ''Saf'' offworld and can be fatal to some non-Andorians. It has been used by some as a recreational drug and is still available on the black market. The [[Cardassian|Cardassians]] were known to use it during the [[Bajoran]] Occupation. | It is illegal to possess ''Saf'' offworld and can be fatal to some non-Andorians. It has been used by some as a recreational drug and is still available on the black market. The [[Cardassian|Cardassians]] were known to use it during the [[Bajoran]] Occupation. | ||