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Removed a section which immediately contradicted the one above, and implied Andorians can only have children during puberty. It didn't come from a canon source, contradicts what soft canon there is, and is not what our simmers are writing (not to mention a little troubling considering we're talking young teenagers!).
Alucard vess (talk | contribs) (Added the Andorian term for the zhen's pouch as stated in "Worlds of Star Trek DS9, Vol One, Cardassia/Andor") |
(Removed a section which immediately contradicted the one above, and implied Andorians can only have children during puberty. It didn't come from a canon source, contradicts what soft canon there is, and is not what our simmers are writing (not to mention a little troubling considering we're talking young teenagers!).) |
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Once the egg has developed into a fetus it has to be transferred to the ''Zhen''. This is because only the ''Zhen'' can nurse the young. When the ''Shen'' becomes pregnant special glands along the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' spine become active. They will secrete a membrane that forms a pouch (kheth in Graalen) around the lower torso. At this time the 4 teats on the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' lower abdomen will start to form milk. Unlike [[Human|Humans]] these do not result in rounded breasts. The inner lining of the pouch produces a thick gel that will protect the baby while it nurses until it is mature enough to survive outside of the pouch. | Once the egg has developed into a fetus it has to be transferred to the ''Zhen''. This is because only the ''Zhen'' can nurse the young. When the ''Shen'' becomes pregnant special glands along the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' spine become active. They will secrete a membrane that forms a pouch (kheth in Graalen) around the lower torso. At this time the 4 teats on the ''Zhen''<nowiki>'</nowiki>''s'' lower abdomen will start to form milk. Unlike [[Human|Humans]] these do not result in rounded breasts. The inner lining of the pouch produces a thick gel that will protect the baby while it nurses until it is mature enough to survive outside of the 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 | 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 bond mates will then assist by rubbing her with oils and help to peel off the remains of the now useless pouch. | ||
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Due to increasing difficulties with conception and fewer viable pregnancies, Andorians marriages are arranged at a young age based on genetic compatibility, and choosing one's own bond mates is rare. The marriage itself usually takes place in early adulthood, and because of the limited window of fertility, the bond group will try to conceive as many children as possible during this period. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||