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==Home System==
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* '''Quadrant''': Beta
*'''Location:''' Sector 006
* '''Proper Name''': Andorian system
**'''Other names:''' Kay'va system
* '''Star''': Orbits a [[Star Classification#Type B: (Blue - White)|class B]] star
* '''Distance from Star''':
* '''Companions''': 7 planets, 1 ringed gas giant
* '''Moons''': 1 (Andoria)


==History==
==Home World==  
[[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 Records from before 1692 (Earth-Gregorian) may be of limited value, as nearly all of Andoria's historical documents were destroyed during periods of global civil war.
* '''Proper Name''': Andoria
**'''Other names:''' Andor
* '''Diameter''': 10,084 kilometres
* '''Gravity''': 1 standard gravity
* '''Axial Tilt''':
* '''Orbital Period''':
* '''Rotational Period''': 32 hours
* '''Classification''': [[Planetary Classification#Class P|P class]] moon
* '''Surface Water''': Approximately 85%
* '''Atmosphere''':
* '''Climate''': Frigid. Average temperature during the summer months in an Aenar settlement averages around -28˚C
* '''Terrain''': Two large ice caps at each pole
* '''Population''': 5,000 [[Aenar]], significantly more [[Andorian]]s.


===Timeline===
[[Image:Andoria_map.jpg|center|''Map of Andoria''.]]
====Pre-Warp====
{| border="1" cellpadding="2"
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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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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''.
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|2118 || [[Andorian|Andorians]] Develop [[MA:Warp drive|warp]] travel.
|-


|}
====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"
!width="100"|Date
!width="800"|Event
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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]].
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|2153 || The [[Vulcan]] High Command begins plans to invade Andoria.
|-
|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]].
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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]].
|-
|2156 || Andoria becomes involved in the [[Romulan]]-[[MA:Earth|Earth]] war as a member of the [[MA:Coalition of Planets|Coalition of Planets]].
|-
|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.
|-
|2161 || The [[MA:Coalition of Planets|Coalition of Planets]] is consolidated to become the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]].
|-
|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]]
|-
|2169 || [[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]] becomes the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] Ambassador to Andoria.
|-
|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.
|-
|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.
|-
|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]].
|-
|2286 || [[Andorian|Andorians]] now hold two seats on the [[MA:Federation Council|Federation Council]], more than ever before.
|}
[[Image:AndorianMap.jpg|thumb|150px|''Physical map of Andoria''.]]
[[Image:Andoria_map.jpg|thumb|150px|''Map of Andoria''.]]
==Geography==
==Geography==
[[Image:AenarTunnels.jpg|thumb|''[[MA:Jonathan Archer|Jonathan Archer]] and [[MA:Shran|Shran]] travel the Aenar tunnels in search of the Aenar city.'']]
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.
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.


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Lor'Tan is the largest city on Andoria, although its administrative capital is Laibok. Borders between countries do not exist, instead various areas are controlled by different ''keth'', similar to a tribal territorial system.
Lor'Tan is the largest city on Andoria, although its administrative capital is Laibok. Borders between countries do not exist, instead various areas are controlled by different ''keth'', similar to a tribal territorial system.
[[Image:AndorianMap.jpg|center|''Physical map of Andoria''.]]


===Andorian Landmarks===
===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 [[Andor's Art 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: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 [[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.


===Zoology===
===Zoology===
[[Image:IceBore.jpg|thumb|150px|''[[Andorian]] [[MA:Ice bore|Ice Bores]]''.]]
*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.
*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 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 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.
*[[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.
*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.
*Sharing a similarity with horses on Earth, [[MA:Zabathu|Zabathu]] are often used as mounts by [[Andorian]] riders.
==Politics==
All [[Andorian|Andorians]] are members of clans, or ''keth'', which specialise in different professional skills. These ''keth'' all have different views, which need to be represented in some way in the global government. As such, the Kethni council, made up of a number of members from different ''keth'' is the global government of Andoria, and it comprises around 300 members. Legislation, as well as the election of a Chancellor, is decided democratically. The Council is directly responsible for the Andorian Defence Force, which does not fall under the jurisdiction of [[MA:Starfleet Command|Starfleet Command]].
[[Image:AndorianBoots.jpg|thumb|150px|''An example of [[Andorian]] military-issue boots.'']]
==Commerce==
The most important overland trade route on the planet is through the Tharan Mountains. This trade route was the source of a great deal of dispute during the Time of Lament. Its importance has dwindled since the introduction of atmosphere-capable [[MA:Shuttlecraft|shuttlecraft]] and [[MA:Transporter|transporter]] technology.
The [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] underwent an [[Andorian]] fad in the early 23rd Century, as [[Andorian]] clothing and cuisine became fashionable on [[MA:Earth|Earth]]. Many [[human|humans]] purchased [[Andorian]] ''Hrisal'' (ceremonial blades) as well as fake antennae. [[Andorian]] silk is prized for its softness, and [[Andorian]] jewellery is highly collectable. [[MA:Andorian ale|Andorian Ale]] remains a well-loved beverage throughout the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] to this day.
[[Andorian]] tiles are exported to many different worlds as they are regarded as being extremely well crafted. Their high quality lends itself well to hand painting.
[[Image:Andorian2.jpg|thumb|150px|''An [[Andorian]] Admiral.'']]
==Federation Intelligence File==
It is rumoured that an extremely top secret group, known as the Am Tal, operate for the [[Andorian]] government as an intelligence agency. This organisation is not widely known of within the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]].
The [[Andorian|Andorians]] are a passionate people who are well known for their military prowess. The [[MA:Andorian Imperial Guard|Andorian Imperial Guard]] continues to act as a defense for Andoria, and operates outside of [[MA:Starfleet|Starfleet's]] command structure. Although relations with the [[Vulcan]] people were once strained, they have now settled onto more friendly terms.


==Sources==
==Sources==

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Andoria is a frigid P-Class moon that orbits the fifth planet (a ringed 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 Earth.

Andoria is one of the five founding worlds of the United Federation of Planets. It is in close proximity to Vulcan, with whose people the Andorians endured great conflict for many years. Andoria forms the capital of the Andorian Empire, and is home to the Andorians and their offshoot species, the Aenar. Andoria is relatively close to the Sol system.

Andoria is also referred to as Andor, both by Andorians and off-worlders.


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  • Quadrant: Beta
  • Location: Sector 006
  • Proper Name: Andorian system
    • Other names: Kay'va system
  • Star: Orbits a class B star
  • Distance from Star:
  • Companions: 7 planets, 1 ringed gas giant
  • Moons: 1 (Andoria)

Home World

  • Proper Name: Andoria
    • Other names: Andor
  • Diameter: 10,084 kilometres
  • Gravity: 1 standard gravity
  • Axial Tilt:
  • Orbital Period:
  • Rotational Period: 32 hours
  • Classification: P class moon
  • Surface Water: Approximately 85%
  • Atmosphere:
  • Climate: Frigid. Average temperature during the summer months in an Aenar settlement averages around -28˚C
  • Terrain: Two large ice caps at each pole
  • Population: 5,000 Aenar, significantly more Andorians.
Map of Andoria.

Geography

Jonathan Archer and Shran travel the Aenar tunnels in search of the Aenar city.

Many Andorian cities are subterranean, using 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 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.

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.

Lor'Tan is the largest city on Andoria, although its administrative capital is Laibok. Borders between countries do not exist, instead various areas are controlled by different keth, similar to a tribal territorial system.

Physical map of Andoria.

Andorian Landmarks

  • The Andor's Art Academy is considered one of the foremost educational institutions for artists within the entire Federation.
  • The 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 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.

Zoology

  • The 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.
  • Andorian Bulls are known for their extremely aggressive dispositions.
  • Andorian Redbats are considered by some to be a great delicacy.
  • Andorian tuber roots are extremely high in calorific content. As such they make ideal additions to emergency provisions.
  • In the polar regions of Andoria, 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, Zabathu are often used as mounts by Andorian riders.

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:Deep Space Nine ("Prodigal Daughter")
  • Memory Alpha (various pages)
  • Memory Beta (various pages)
  • Star Trek RPG: Aliens (Decipher Inc., 2003)
  • Star Trek RPG: Worlds (Decipher Inc., 2003)
  • The Good That Men Do (Andy Mangels & Michael A. Martin, Pocket Books)