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The '''Andorians''' are a [[MA:humanoid|humanoid]] species from the moon [[Andoria]], homeworld of the Andorian Empire, and one of the founding members of the [[MA:United Fedderation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]]. The Andorian people have white hair, blue skin and 3 to 4 inch antenna sticking up out of their heads. On the average they tend to be a very tall, slim race. They tend to be 1.7 to 2.1 meters tall. While obesity is not unknown among them, it is culturally condemned by the majority of them.  
The '''Andorians''' are a [[MA:humanoid|humanoid]] species from the moon [[Andoria]], homeworld of the Andorian Empire, and one of the founding members of the [[MA:United Fedderation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]]. The Andorian people have white hair, blue skin and 3 to 4 inch antenna sticking up out of their heads. On the average they tend to be a very tall, slim race. They tend to be 1.7 to 2.1 meters tall.


=Andoria=


== Physiology ==
[[Image:Andoria.jpg|thumb|150px|''Andoria is a frigid moon in orbit of the [[MA:Gas giant|gas giant]] Andor V.'']]
'''Andoria''' is a frigid [[Planetary Classification#Class P|P]]-Class moon that orbits the fifth planet (a ringed [[MA:Gas giant|gas giant]]) in the Andorian system. Approximately 85% of the moon's surface is covered in water, and the moon is characterized by two large ice caps at its poles. These are much bigger than those found on [[MA:Earth|Earth]].


[[Image:Tarah.jpg|thumb|150px|''Lieutenant Tarah, an imposing member of [[MA:Shran|Shran's]] defence at [[MA:Weytahn|Weytahn]].]]
Andoria is one of the five founding worlds of the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]]. It is in close proximity to [[Vulcan]], with whose people the [[Andorian|Andorians]] endured great conflict for many years. Andoria forms the capital of the [[MA:Andorian Emprire|Andorian Empire]], and is home to the [[Andorian|Andorians]] and their offshoot species, the [[Aenar]]. Andoria is relatively close to the [[MA:Sol|Sol]] system.
While their tall slim forms can seem to be frail and slight this is completely incorrect. They have very dense bone and muscle tissue that gives them incredible physical strength. In fact the average Andorian can easily lift twice their body weight with little effort.


They prefer high levels of humidity, give off a sweet floral smell when exercising and turn purple when they blush due to embarrassment.
Andoria is also referred to as ''Andor'', both by [[Andorian|Andorians]] and off-worlders.


While they have a normal skeleton like any other humanoid race they also have cartilage plates under their skin that act as a partial exoskeleton. This gives added protection to their vital organs, but it also provides addition strength to their muscles.  
=History=
[[Andorian]] history is characterised by periods of extreme turbulence, which reflects the people's tendencies towards violence. Records from before 1692 (Earth-Gregorian) may be of limited value, as nearly all of Andoria's historical documents were destroyed during periods of global civil war.


Andorian ''zhen'' and ''shen'' may be taller than ''thaan'' and ''chan'', if [[MA:Tarah|Tarah]] and [[MA:Talas|Talas]], seen next to their "male" companions, are any indication.
===Timeline===
====Pre-Warp====
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|Pre-1284 || Andoria is torn by planetary civil war. Clans form alliances, attack other clans, then break allegiance and fight each other. Chaos ensues.
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|1284 || A clan lord, [[MA:Krotus|Krotus]], succeeds in conquering Andoria by defeating the most powerful opposing clans before turning them against the weaker remnants. This act unites Andoria and puts an end to the hundreds of years of bitter fighting. [[MA:Krotus|Krotus]] ushers in an industrial age. Andoria begins to prosper.
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|1332 || [[MA:Krotus|Krotus]] is assassinated by his daughter. She seizes control of his clan, but is by no means as successful at maintaining control of the planet. While technological advances continue to be made, the planet's political situation begins to rapidly destabilise.
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|1597 || Disputes over the Tharan Mountains trade route ignite hostilities between warlords, resulting in 100 years of bitter warfare that destroys nearly everything the [[Andorian|Andorians]] had built. This came to be known as the ''Time of Lament''.
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|1692 || Lor’Vela, a 14 year-old girl, slays her mother and takes control of her ''keth'' in response to a fever-induced dream. She calls together the leaders of the clans to the Council of Tarsk, and persuades them to forego attacks on each other in an attempt to restore Andor to its former glory. The government she set up during this time remains in effect even to this day.
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|c.1910 || The [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] make first contact with the [[Andorian|Andorians]], whom they believe show promise despite their tendency towards strong emotion. The [[Andorian|Andorians]] quickly reject their offers of aid and collaboration due to what they perceived as overly meddlesome behaviour.
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|c.1950 || The [[Andorian|Andorians]] and [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] begin a border dispute that will last for the next 200 years. The [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] are unsettled by neighbours that they consider to be barbaric and casually violent. The [[Andorian|Andorians]] believe that the an invasion may be imminent, and rely on their ability to stage a massive counterattack as a deterrant.
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|c.2050|| [[Andorian|Andorians]] terraform [[MA:Weytahn|Weytahn]], a class-[[MA:Class D|D]] [[MA:Planetoid|planetoid]], that lies in a strategic location close to the [[Vulcan]] homeworld. When the [[Vulcan]] demand to inspect the colony to ensure there are no military installations on the surface is denied, the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] decide to forcibly evacuate the planet. The dispute rages on for many years.
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|2097 || A treaty is signed in which the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] claim [[MA:Weytahn|Weytahn]], and rename it Paan Mokar. A surveillance sattelite is placed in orbit to monitor the planet's surface.
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|2104 || [[Andorian|Andorians]] discover a hidden settlement of [[Aenar]] located below the Issan ice cap, also referred to as the [[MA:Northern Wastes|Northern Wastes]]. Until this time, the existence of the telepathic [[Aenar]], a subspecies of [[Andorian|Andorians]] was thought to have been a myth.
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|2118 || [[Andorian|Andorians]] Develop [[MA:Warp drive|warp]] travel.
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===Circulatory System===
====Post-Warp====
[[Image:P'Jem.jpg|thumb|150px|''An interior view of the covert [[Vulcan]] monitoring station at P'Jem.'']]
[[Image:BattleofAndoria.jpg|thumb|150px|''The [[Vulcan]] fleet engages the [[Andorian|Andorians]] at the Battle of Andoria.'']]
[[Image:VHATAlliance.jpg|thumb|150px|''[[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]] forms an alliance between the [[Andorian|Andorians]] and three other races. This foreshadows the [[MA:Coalition of Planets|Coalition of Planets]].'']]
[[Image:CoPsigning.jpg|thumb|150px|''The signing ceremony for the [[MA:Coalition of Planets|Coalition of Planets]].'']]
[[Image:UFoPfounding.jpg|thumb|150px|''The founding ceremony for the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]].'']]
{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
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|2151 || [[Andorian|Andorians]] make first contact with [[Human|Humans]] at the [[Vulcan]] sanctuary of [[MA:P'Jem|P'Jem]]. While hostilities arise in the first instance, Captain [[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer's]] involvement in exposing a secret [[Vulcan]] listening post ingratiates him with [[Andorian]] Commander [[MA:Shran|Shran]].
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|2151 || Commander [[Shran]] saves the [[human]] Captain [[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]] from rebel forces on the planet [[MA:Coridan (planet)|Coridan]], despite [[Vulcan]] interference almost compromising the operation.
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|2152 || [[MA:Starfleet|Starfleet]] Captain [[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]] mediates negotiations that lead to a ceasefire between [[Vulcan]] and [[Andorian]] forces on the colony world of [[MA:Weytahn|Weytahn]], despite resistance from both sides.
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|2153 || An [[Andorian]] vessel under the command of [[MA:Shran|Shran]], the [[MA:Kumari|Kumari]], enters the [[MA:Delphic Expanse|Delphic Expanse]] in search of the starfleet ship, [[MA:Enterprise (NX-01)|Enterprise]]. On learning that the [[Xindi]] are developing a super-weapon that is intended to destroy [[MA:Earth|Earth]], the [[Andorian|Andorians]] attempt to harness the weapon to use in their own defense force.
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|2153 || The [[Vulcan]] High Command begins plans to invade Andoria.
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|2154 || The [[Vulcan]] High Command authorizes a fleet of [[Vulcan]] ships amassed near the [[MA:Regulus|Regulus]] system to open fire on an [[Andorian]] Task Force. The attack, which had been engineered through [[Romulan]] interference, became known as the [[MA:Battle of Andoria|Battle of Andoria]].
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|2154 || After the [[Vulcan]] High Command is dissolved and replaced by a new regime, the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] enter into a more peaceful stance with the [[Andorian|Andorians]]. The Cold War is finally over.
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|2154 || The [[Andorian]] Empire is among the galactic powers involved in preventing the destabilization of their region of space by a [[MA:Romulan drone-ship|Romulan drone-ship]]. The [[Romulan|Romulans]] had been using an [[Aenar]] to pilot their vessel by [[MA:Telepresence|telepresence]] to prevent the [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] from being able to make visual contact.
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|2155 || Formation of the [[MA:Coalition of Planets|Coalition of Planets]], an agreement of mutual defense and co-operation between the [[Andorian|Andorians]], [[Tellarite|Tellarites]], [[Vulcan|Vulcans]] and [[Human|Humans]].
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|2156 || Andoria becomes involved in the [[Romulan]]-[[MA:Earth|Earth]] war as a member of the [[MA:Coalition of Planets|Coalition of Planets]].
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|2160 || The [[Romulan|Romulans]] are routed at the [[MA:Battle of Cheron|Battle of Cheron]]. This leads to the establishment of the [[MA:Romulan Neutral Zone|Romulan Neutral Zone]], an area of space into which neither side may cross lest it be considered an act of war.
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|2161 || The [[MA:Coalition of Planets|Coalition of Planets]] is consolidated to become the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]].
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|2164 || Captain [[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]] is inducted as an honorary member of the [[MA:Andorian Imperial Guard|Andorian Imperial Guard]] by [[MA:Shran|Shran]]
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|2169 || [[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]] becomes the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] Ambassador to Andoria.
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|2230 || The Atlin Zoological park is founded. The zoo is said to contain more than 500 different animal species from many different [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] worlds.
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|2247 || [[Andorian]] Captain Igrilan Kor begins service on the [[MA:USS Eagle|U.S.S. Eagle]], an all [[Andorian]]-crewed starship. The crew receives more decorations and awards than any other in the fleet.
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|2268 || [[Andorian]] Ambassador [[MA:Shras|Shras]] attends the [[MA:Babel Conference|Babel Conference]], and supports [[MA:Coridan (planet)|Coridan's]] entry into the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]].
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|2286 || [[Andorian|Andorians]] now hold two seats on the [[MA:Federation Council|Federation Council]], more than ever before.


Due to the frigid, ozone-rich environment in which they live in which they live, Andorians have evolved a twin-layered [[MA:Circulatory system|circulatory system]]. This system makes [[MA:Intravenous|intravenous]] injection impossible, and therefore physicians must administer medication through intramuscular injection instead. Andorians are true bluebloods, their blood being based on [[MA:cobalt|cobalt]] as opposed to the [[MA:iron|iron]]-based red blood of [[human|humans]] or the [[MA:copper|copper]]-based green blood of [[Vulcan|Vulcans]]. Andorian tongues and gums alternated from dark blue to pink.
|}
===Senses===
Andorians have heightened senses. Their visual ability is astounding and well above that of what is considered as generally accepted levels for normal [[human|humans]]. They also have increased senses of smell and hearing thanks to their ability to receive addition information with the use of their antennae. This information is usually superior to that which they can receive from their nose or ears. Antennae are linked to the sinus cavity, and can detect (among other things) temperature change, change in air pressure, subtle variations in air flow and sub-sonic sounds.


[[Image:Antennae.jpg|thumb|150px|''An example of Andorian antennae.'']]
=Geography=
====Antennae====
Many [[Andorian]] cities are subterranean, using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geothermal_power geothermal energy] to warm them in order to make habitation more comfortable. They connected by thousands of kilometers of ice tunnels. The surface is referred to as bracingly cold, even by the [[Andorian|Andorians]] themselves, as the temperature only ever rises above zero degrees centigrade during rare heatwaves. Scientists theorise that it was in volcanic rifts, and in underground pockets near the planet's core that temperatures were high enough to sustain the origins of life.
Andorians have two supercranial antennae that aid in balance as well as the sensory enhancements mentioned above. If one is lost an Andorian's balance is temporarily disrupted, rendering them unable to fight, but they could adapt to its loss within a day. Antennae take up to nine months to grow back, though electrical stimulation and cranial massage therapy can cut regeneration time in half. While it is true that if they lose their antenna they will grow back in about 9 months, most Andorians prefer not to survive the loss. The loss of an antenna is very similar to being mute, deaf, castrated and mutilated all at the same time in [[human]] terms. It is because of this that most Andorians suffer from a deep and wide spread fear of antenna loss. There is also the fact that while waiting for their antenna to regenerate that they are at a severe disadvantage in situations that require their balance to be unimpaired such as physical combat.  


Antennae are moved by muscles that can be controlled separately from one another. Such movement can express feelings in much the same way as other [[MA:humanoid|humanoids]] use their facial muscles to the same effect. They easily convey such emotions as fear (by quivering), excitement (by standing rigid), confusion (by lashing about), rage (by pressing back against the skull), amusement (by the antenna facing each other), interest (by curving towards object of interest), tiredness (by drooping) and sexual arousal (by slow writhing). Andorians often point their antennae at potential mates to signify attraction, in fact the most erotic caress or intimate kiss among Andorians involves the touching of the tips of their antennae together. Antennae are considered to be more than just a sensory organ, in fact they are so important to Andorians that touching them without permission is considered to be the ultimate act of rudeness and any threat of injury to their antennae is considered grounds for assault and murder.
There are 4 continents on Andoria, Issa (Northern Ice-Cap), Ka’thela, Tlanek (Southern Ice-Cap) and Voral. Ka’thela and Voral are connected by the Tharan Mountains.
It is believed that because they can sense subtle variations in pitch and vibration that Andorian speech is soft and sibilant. This is also believed to be partially due to their language originating from music and partially due to their hearing being different from other races. This theory is lent support by the fact that as a culture  Andorians have a great interest in music.  


[[Image:Talasphase.jpg|thumb|150px|''A victim of [[MA:Phase pulse infection|Phase Pulse Infection]].'']]
Lor'Tan is the largest city on Andoria, although its administrative capital is Laikan. Borders between countries do not exist, instead various areas are controlled by different ''keth'', similar to a tribal territorial system.
===Metabolism===
Andorians, with a higher [[MA:metabolism|metabolic rate]] than [[Human|Humans]], were especially vulnerable to [[MA:Phase pulse infection|phase pulse infection]]; even minor [[MA:phase weapon|phase]] injuries could prove fatal. However, they have demonstrated resistance to a wide range of environmental conditions. In a climate where the temperature is near the boiling point of water, an Andorian could still thrive, despite losing 10% of their body weight in two days.


It is theorised that due to Andorian [[MA:metabolism|metabolism]] being higher than that of [[Human|Humans]] they are quicker to tire during periods of physical exertion.
==Andorian Landmarks==
*The [[MA:Andorian Academy|Andorian Academy]] is considered one of the foremost educational institutions for artists within the entire [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]].
*The [[MA:Wall of Heroes|Wall of Heroes]] is a place on Andoria where fallen members of the Imperial Guard can be honoured by depositing a vial of their blood.
*The [[MA:Mountains of Andoria|Andorian Mountains]] are considered to be a place of outstanding natural beauty within the galaxy, and many newlywed couples visit them as a honeymoon location.


The Andorian digestive system cannot tolerate chocolate.
=Zoology=
*The [[MA:Andorian Amoeba|Andorian Amoeba]] holds particular scientific interest due to its somewhat unique reproduction system. Through fusing with another single cell organism, the amoeba produces a completely new species.
*[[MA:Andorian bull|Andorian Bulls]] are known for their extremely aggressive dispositions.
*[[MA:Andorian redbat|Andorian Redbats]] are considered by some to be a great delicacy.
*[[MA:Andorian tuber root|Andorian tuber roots]] are extremely high in calorific content. As such they make ideal additions to emergency provisions.
[[Image:IceBore.jpg|thumb|150px|''[[Andorian]] [[MA:Ice bore|Ice Bores]]''.]]
*In the polar regions of Andoria, [[MA:Ice bore|Ice Bore]] swarms often congregate. These worms are able to produce heat internally through a chemical reaction, and are harvested by the [[Aenar]] for worldwide distribution.
*Sharing a similarity with horses on Earth, [[MA:Zabathu|Zabathu]] are often used as mounts by [[Andorian]] riders.


Andorians are neither nocturnal nor diurnal and can function just as well at any time of the day or night. In fact they can easily survive on 3 to 4 hours of sleep during a standard 32 hour Andorian day.
=Sources=
 
===Skin===
The remarkable blue colour that everyone has come to associate with the Andorians is due to a [[MA:protein|protein]] dye called HZB-41 that is very similar to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanin melanin] in [[human|humans]]. This [[MA:protein|protein]] dye is produced by almost every form of animal life on their homeworld. The dye has a very short life span and as such Andorians need to constantly replace this [[MA:protein|protein]]. The most common method is through their diet.
When an Andorian becomes ill their skin coloration tends to fade. This is because their [[MA:immune system|immune system]] is fighting off the illness and cannot produce enough dye to maintain their normal skin colour.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
= Known Military Information =
 
[[Image:AndorianBattleCruiser.jpg|thumb|150px|''[[MA:Andorian Battle Cruisers|Andorian Battle Cruisers]]''.]]
 
==Ships==
As members of the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]], the Andorians have access to many different types of [[MA:Starfleet|Starfleet]] Vessel. However, [[MA:Andorian Battle Cruiser|Andorian Battle-Cruisers]] are used as the mainstay of the [[MA:Andorian Imperial Guard|Andorian Imperial Guard]].
 
[[Image:AndorianEmblem.jpg|thumb|150px|''The Emblem of the [[MA:Andorian Imperial Guard|Andorian Imperial Guard]]''.]]
==Federation Intelligence Files==
*The Andorian Merchant Fleet is the largest in Federation space.
 
*Andorian ''Volna Viria'' gangsters are often involved in the affairs of the [[MA:Orion Syndicate|Orion Syndicate]].
 
*No members of this Federation race were aboard the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) when Data's offspring, Lal, was "born." Lal rejected an Andorian female as one of four final choices for a racial type, instead opting to become a human female.
 
*Andor is among the many planets providing a registry home to numerous ships that use [[MA:Deep Space 9|Deep Space Nine]].
 
*[[MA:chirurgeon|Chirurgeon]] [[MA:Ghee P'Trell|Ghee P'Trell]], an Andorian, was nominated for the [[MA:Carrington Award|Carrington Award]] in 2371.
 
*It is said that Andorian renegades, in the Triangula system, once embarrassed a Starfleet admiral's supposed search when they hid their ship by dismantling it.
 
*This [[MA:UNited Federation of Planets|Federation]] member-race was the subject of some kind of gender-swapping joke by [[MA:Quark|Quark]] but [[MA:Morn|Morn]] was slow to catch; the punch line was "and the Andorian says, 'Your brother? I thought it was your wife!"
 
*Interestingly, Andorians are amongst the only aliens who are approved as alien partners by the Deltan people as regards their policy on Deltan partnerships on starships. This is possibly due to the Andorians' four gender reproductive system and the nature of the sensitivity of their antennae, which would safeguard them from the same levels of emotional trauma that could potentially be caused to other species.
 
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==Sources==
*Star Trek: Enterprise ("The Andorian Incident", "Shadows of P'Jem", "Cease Fire", "Twilight", "Proving Ground", "Countdown", "Zero Hour", "Kir'Shara", "Babel One", "United", "The Aenar", "In a Mirror, Darkly", "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II", "Demons", "Terra Prime", "These Are the Voyages...")
*Star Trek: Enterprise ("The Andorian Incident", "Shadows of P'Jem", "Cease Fire", "Twilight", "Proving Ground", "Countdown", "Zero Hour", "Kir'Shara", "Babel One", "United", "The Aenar", "In a Mirror, Darkly", "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II", "Demons", "Terra Prime", "These Are the Voyages...")
*Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ("Prodigal Daughter")
*Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ("Prodigal Daughter")
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