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=Code of Honour= | |||
In order to limit disputes to small numbers of individuals rather than entire clans, Andorians follow a strict code of honour that governs duelling as a means of resolving differences. | In order to limit disputes to small numbers of individuals rather than entire clans, Andorians follow a strict code of honour that governs duelling as a means of resolving differences. | ||
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=Language & Names= | |||
Andorians speak ''Graalen'' (their native tongue) and [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] standard. | Andorians speak ''Graalen'' (their native tongue) and [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] standard. | ||
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====Graalen (Andorian Language)==== | ====Graalen (Andorian Language)==== | ||
[[Image:Graalen.gif|thumb|150px|''Handwritten'' Graalen.]] | |||
Below is an example of ''Graalen'', showing the ways in which the four [[MA:gender|genders]] are referred to in various situations and through varying levels of politeness. | Below is an example of ''Graalen'', showing the ways in which the four [[MA:gender|genders]] are referred to in various situations and through varying levels of politeness. | ||
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Examples taken from the table above include the Andorian equivalents to the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] Standard "sister", being ''shi'' or ''zhi'', depending on [[MA:gender|gender]], and the equivalents for "father" being ''charan'' and ''thavan''. | Examples taken from the table above include the Andorian equivalents to the [[MA:United Federation of Planets|Federation]] Standard "sister", being ''shi'' or ''zhi'', depending on [[MA:gender|gender]], and the equivalents for "father" being ''charan'' and ''thavan''. | ||
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=Kethni= | |||
Andorians are divided not by countries or political boundaries, but by family and clan groups. The clans, known as ''keth'', each specialise in an area of expertise, as well as representing a portion of the Andorian government. Below is a sample of some major Andorian clans and their specialisms. | Andorians are divided not by countries or political boundaries, but by family and clan groups. The clans, known as ''keth'', each specialise in an area of expertise, as well as representing a portion of the Andorian government. Below is a sample of some major Andorian clans and their specialisms. | ||