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The ''''Andorians''' are a near-mammalian [[humanoid]] species from the moon [[Andoria]], homeworld of the [[Andorian Empire]], and were one of the founding members of the [[United Federation of Planets]].
While most Andorian are the typical blue race, there is also a smaller sub-species known as the [[Aenar]], who are white-skinned, blind, and possess very powerful [[telepathy|telepathic]] abilities. The Andorians cover most of their world, and regarded the Aenar as nothing more than myth until the early [[22nd Century]], when they re-established contact with the subterrestrial species, who lived in the arctic wastelands of the extreme north and numbered only in the thousands.
Much that appears bizarre and bewildering about The '''Andorians''' are a [[humanoid]] species from the moon [[Andoria]], homeworld of the [[Andorian culture - its violence, territoriality, demanding etiquette, clan based social structure, contradictory sexual morality, oddly primitive religion and artEmpire]], grim practicality and tendency toward fratricide - becomes comprehensible when were one learns of the founding members of the nature [[United Federation of Andorian biology. Andorian culture appears to be shaped almost entirely by biology, and attempts to reach beyond biology are met with only partial successPlanets]].
 While most Andorian are of the "main" blue-skinned race, there is also a smaller sub-species known as the [[Aenar]], who are white-skinned, blind, and possess very powerful [[telepathy|telepathic]] abilities.  The Andorians cover most of their world, and regarded the Aenar as nothing more than myth until the early [[22nd Century]], when they re-established contact with the subterrestrial species, who lived in the arctic wastelands of the extreme north and numbered only in the thousands.  To other members of the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]], this species can appear violent, demanding, and some say bewildering. Andorian culture appears to be shaped almost entirely by their biology, and attempts to reach beyond biology and artificially improve the species are usually met with only partial successes.    == Biology & Physiology ==
[[Image:Andorian.jpg|thumb|A diagram of Andorian anatomy.]]
[[Image:Andorian_Brain.jpg|thumb|Diagram of Andorian brain and antennae.]]
The species' "homeworld," the moon of [[Andoria features ]], has a predominantly icy environment with a thin, [[ozone]]-rich atmosphere. Andorians have evolved to live in cooler conditions, but are capable of living in a wide range of climates. One adaptation the species features is a redundant [[circulatory system]] which allows them to survive comfortably in their planet's cold environmental conditions. 
In further comparison with [[Human|Humans]], as the de facto baseline, Andorians tend to have a higher [[cartilage]]-evolved to-bone ratio live in their [[Skeletal System|skeletal]] structurecooler conditions, instances but are capable of living in a [[chitin]]-like cartilage-[[bone]] fusion combining the former's resiliency with the latter's toughness, and internal ridges wide range of this quasi-chitin which serve to compartmentalize organs from gross physical traumaclimates. Andorians -- as well as lower [[ghelnoid]]s from their homeworld -- also feature One adaptation of the species is a redundant [[circulatory system]] , which allows [[blood]] them to seep [[osmosis|osmotically]] through tissues as well as through the usual travel through venous structuressurvive comfortably in their home's cold environmental conditions. Because The average body temperature of the unusual physiology of the Andorians, intravenous injection an Andorian is impossible102  instead °F, with a doctor must opt for inter-muscular injection. All pulse rate of these things make them more resistant to pain, injury110, and fatigue than respiration rate of 28. The average life expectancy for a human -- Andorians take impact differentlymale Andorian is 129 years, and while the more efficient blood flow means they rarely get sore or stiff from over-exertion; an average for a female is 134. Andorian females are generally taller than Andorian never suffers the indignity of having his leg 'fall asleep', for instance, due to cramped posture, nor do they get [[frostbite]] from poor circulation in cold weathermales.
On the other hand, the unusual nature of their [[circulatory system]] also makes it easier for some drugs to travel through their body -- Andorians, when they drink heavily, get drunk quickly, and entire cottage industries exist in some [[Orion Syndicate]]-controlled systems brewing poisons and drugs that work best on Andorians. Because their bones have the tensile properties of cartilage, as well, these bones break messily when they do break (which requires about two to three times the force necessary to break human bone); any injury which breaks an Andorian's bones will require a great deal of healing time, and cause enough pain that even the Andorian [[nervous system]] cannot compensate for all of it. The heavy [[cobalt]] base to an Andorian's blood and tissue make them most compatible, on a cellular level, with [[Bolian|Bolians]] -- Bolian blood and tissue can be given to an Andorian with little effort, and vice versa, whereas both species blood would be incompatible with a [[Vulcan]]'s, for instance, and require great effort to make compatible with a Human's.
Andorian cellular physiology is based as much on cobalt as [[iron]], giving them a skin-tint in the blue portion of the spectrum, ranging from cerulean to a blushing purple, while their hair tends towards white, ranging from silvery to platinum. A sub-species of Andorians known as the Aenar have white skin, unlike the blue Andorians, and the Aenar are also blind and [[telepathy|telepathic]]. Andorians and Aenar are genetically compatible and can produce offspring.
===Bones & Blood===Andorians tend to have a higher cartilage-to-bone ratio in their skeletal structure in comparison to other [[metabolismhumanoid]] than Humansspecies. They are very susceptible This serves to high temperatures; an compartmentalize organs from any and all potential physical trauma. The Andorian can lose 10% of its body weight in has a limited exoskeleton, as well as other insectoid-like characteristics. Andorians also have a redundant circulatory system, which allows their blood to seep through tissues, as little well as two days in climates approaching through the usual route through veins. Due to the boiling point unusual physiology of waterthe Andorians, intravenous injection is impossible: instead, a doctor must opt for inter-muscular injection. This aspect of combined physical hardiness makes this species more resistant to pain, injury, and fatigue. It also means their metabolism leaves them especially vulnerable to phase pistol fire; even minor phase injuries can prove fatalbodies rarely become sore from over-exertion, or frostbite from cold-weather exposure.
The Andorian body has a limited [[exoskeleton]], as well as other insectoid-like characteristics. The average body temperature of an Andorian is 102°F, with a pulse rate of 110, and respiration rate of 28. The average life expectancy for a male Andorian iss 129 years, while the average for a female is 134.
The spectacular coloration of Andorians is In contrast, their unique circulatory system also means that certain drugs travel through the result of a proteinous dye, body much easier than other [[HZB-41humanoid]]s. Additionally, analogous to [[melanin]] in humans, which is produced by nearly all Andorian animal lifeboth caffeine and alcohol affect Andorians at a faster rate. The dye-cells Andorians have a comparatively short life span higher metabolism than Humans. They are very susceptible to high temperatures, and must be produced constantly from protein sources an Andorian can lose 10% of its body weight in as little as two days in climates approaching the dietboiling point of water. One This aspect of the most common symptoms of serious illness is insufficient dye production and a corresponding loss of skin colortheir metabolism leaves them especially vulnerable to phase pistol fire; even minor phase injuries can prove fatal. In The bones, though more enduring, also take twice the folkloretime, if not longer, ghosts and walking-dead and other supernatural visitants to heal when they are always described as "ghastly pale". This perhaps explains one of the early difficulties in contact between the Andorian Empire and Humansdamaged.
Andorians are true bluebloods: their blood displays nonviscous, translucent qualities, and abrasions are dark blue. Andorian tongues and gums alternate from dark blue to pink.
The heavy cobalt base to an Andorian females 's blood and tissue make them most compatible, on a cellular level, with [[Bolian]]s. Andorian bloods is blue: their blood displays nonviscous, translucent qualities, and abrasions are dark blue. Andorian tongues and gums alternate from dark blue to pink.* [[Bolian]] blood and tissue can be given to an Andorian with little effort, and vice versa* Both species' blood are incompatible with [[Vulcan]] blood * Andorian blood requires great effort to make compatible with [[Human]]s'  ===Skin Color===Andorian skin-tints are in the full spectrum of the color blue, and range from "cerulean" to a "blushing purple," while their hair colors are various degrees of white: ranging from silvery to platinum. The spectacular coloration of Andorians is the result of a proteinous dye, analogous to [[melanin]] in humans, which is produced by nearly all Andorian animal life. The dye-cells have a comparatively short life span, and must be produced constantly from protein sources in the diet. One of the most common symptoms of a serious illness is insufficient dye production, and a corresponding loss of skin color. * The sub-species of Andorian, the [[Aenar]], have white skin* Andorians and Aenar are generally taller than genetically compatible and can produce offspring  ===Nutrition===Andorians have unique sensory patterns to their senses of smell and taste. For example, salt is spicy to an Andorian, and "macho" Andorians like to eat hearty Andorian, [[Human]], or [[Klingon]] roasted meat dishes sprinkled liberally with salt. Some Andorian malesStar Fleet officers drink highly salted Margaritas or Bloody Marys once introduced to them by humans at Star Fleet Academy.  ''See page: [[Foods and beverages#Andorian|Andorian foods & beverages]]'' 
===Antennae===
Andorians have two antennae rising from the brow, near the hairline. These antennae are five to eight inches long, filled with fluid, and act as sensory stalks. These antennae extend their perceptions for sounds and vibrations, much further and deeper than a [[human|human being's]]. Some Andorians can recognize familiar footfalls and heartbeats close-up, but this is a skill which takes as much practice as a human recognizing a good friend by their gait. Andorian vision can be described as "quadroscopic," as they have four individual light-receptive organs: two eyes and two antennae, which give them superior depth perception compared to many species.
 
 
Andorians have at least four anatomical variations regarding the placement of their antennae. Some have antennae sprouting from the frontal bone of their skull. This formation is called "Jini". Antennae that sprout from the parietal bone is known as "Swooth." Other Andorians have antennae that are thinner, while still others have have some that are much longer.
 
Andorians have two [[antenna|can obtain a great deal of sensory information through continually waving their antennae]] rising from the brow. They can detect electrical fields, near the hairlinechanges in air density, five-to-eight-inch-long fluid-filled sensory stalks which are as much mentioned about them changes in jokes temperature, and colloquialisms as their skin tone and which extend their perceptions for sub-sonic sounds and vibrations further and deeper than a human being's. Some Andorians They can recognize familiar footfalls and heartbeats closealso sense fluctuations in gravity, most likely from evolutionary-upbased, but this as their home is a skill which takes as much practice as a human recognizing a good friend by his after-shavegeologically unstable. Extreme gravity disturbances can cause pain or unconsciousness.
An Andorian is partially disabled and unable to fight immediately following the loss of an antenna, but is able to compensate within a day or so. The antenna itself can take up to nine months to regrow on its own, although the regeneration can be completed in around half that time with electrical stimulation and cranial massage therapy. The loss of an antenna is a humiliating experience for an Andorian to come to terms with.
The antennae also express emotion, far more than the facial [[Muscular System|muscles]], and are the prime indicators of Andorian body language. They express polite Polite interest by can be expressed with the antennae curving toward the object of attention, ; fear or excitement by standing rigid and quivering, ; weariness or depression by drooping, ; confusion or upset by wringing and lashing, sexual arousal by slow writhing, ; intoxication by wobbling unsteadily in different directions, ; and rage by pressing back against the skull. It is not known if these These reactions are a mixture of voluntary or and involuntary response.
Andorians have at least four anatomical variations regarding the placement of their antennae. Some have antennae sprouting from the frontal bone of their skull. This formation is called "Jini". [[Shras]] and his delegation had antennae which sprouted from their parietal bone. This formation is known as "Swooth". Other Andorians have antennae that are thinner, while still others have have some that are much longer.
Andorians can obtain If there is a great deal loss of sensory information through continually waving their antennae. They can detect electrical fieldsan antenna, changes in air density and temperaturethis is considered a mildly traumatic injury, and sub-sonic soundsrenders the person in question partially disabled due to pain. They sense fluctuations in gravityThough antennae grow back, useful for beings living underground on a geologically unstable worldit can take up to nine months to do so. Because Medical intervention, namely, artificial regeneration in the way of thiselectrical stimulation, extreme gravity disturbances can cause pain or unconsciousnesscut that time in half. When an Andorian concentratesCulturally, they can even use their the loss of one's antennae to single out bioelectric signals nearbyis considered a humiliating experience.
However, the antennae are not particularly reliable sensory organs as the antennae can move differently depending on the emotion state of the Andorian, and the levels of [[epinephrine]] or [[teptaline]] in their system. Even detecting overheating equipment can cause false senses. It can be deduced that like other sensory organs, some Andorians antennae are more sensitive than that of other Andorians.
It is also thought that The uninvited touching of the Andorian antennae contain telepathic sensors which play a part in the reproductive cycleis considered an unpardonable rudeness, much like [[pheromone]]s in humans. Andorians "kiss" by touching and the tips threat of their injury to antennae togetheris legitimate grounds for assault and murder in Andorian society.
Andorian vision can be described as quadroscopic, as they have four individual light-receptive organs, two eyes and two antennae, which give them superior depth perception compared to many species.
The uninvited touching of Because they are thought to be semi-telepathic organs, and are related somewhat to the reproductive process, the antennae is are also considered an unpardonable rudenessproper sites for valuable jewelry, particularly gifts from friends, lovers and mates. The Andorian version of the threat of injury to antennae wedding ring is legitimate grounds for assault and murder worn on the left antenna rather than on a finger. To give an Andorian antenna-rings or antenna- as occasionalbells is to make a gesture of great friendship, unfortunate incidents have shownif not of courtship
Because they are thought to be telepathic organs and related to the reproductive process, the antennae are also considered proper sites for valuable jewelry, particularly gifts from friends, lovers and mates. The Andorian version of the wedding ring is worn on the left antenna rather than on a finger. To give an Andorian antenna-rings or antenna-bells is to make a gesture of great friendship, if not of courtship.
===Reproduction===
The Andorian species is historically composed of four sexes:
* "zhen" - infertile female
* "shen"- fertile female
* "chan" - fertile male
* "thaan"- infertile male
The Andorian species This is uniquely composed of four genders: "zhen"- infertile female, "shen"- fertile female, "chan"- fertile male, and "thaan"- infertile malealso the source for naming. For a long time this was A prefix corresponding with the source sex of a population crisis for the Andorian people as they struggled is added to maintain replacement rates for the speciestheir clan surname (zh' sh' ch' th').
This is also the source for naming. A prefix corresponding with the gender of the Andorian is added to their clan surname (zh' sh' ch' th').
Andorians reproductive organs are normally entirely retracted For a long time, these four sexes caused issues for the reproduction and the gender replenishing of some Andorians can be difficult to discern to outsiders. In some Andorian societies, Andorians are treated as neuter until they marrytheir species. In others, individuals are treated The replenishing rates for their species has been continuously documented as gendered from childhoodprecarious. In the [[22nd Century|22nd ]] and [[23rd Century|23rd Centuries]], some Andorians at least describe described themselves as male or female, at least in discussion with non-Andorians, and they formed began to form one-male/one-female pair-bondsrelationships. This would eventually lead to a declining birth-rate and fears of a population crash.
By the late [[24th Century]], the four genders were used in general conversation, and four-person bonds were rigidly enforced by the dominant Andorian culture, with severe social penalties for non-compliance.
====OneBy the late [[24th Century]], the four sexes were used in general conversation, and four-Male/Oneperson bonds were rigidly enforced by the dominant Andorian culture, with severe social penalties for non-Female Pair-Bonds====compliance.
When a fertile Andorian forms a serious emotional attachment to another of the opposite sex, their normal [[telepathy#empathy|empathic]] connection deepens into a full telepathic bond. This process, known as formal courtship, lasts several months, often a year and more. During this courtship, the telepathic bonding, by a method the Andorians are reluctant to reveal, causes physiological changes that bring on full fertility.
From Andorian reproductive organs are naturally completely retracted, and the time sex of the first symptoms of changesome Andorians can be difficult to discern to outsiders. In some Andorian societies, the couple is considered betrothed, and Andorians are treated as eunics until they may marry at any time before the final bonding. Final bonding consists of mating between a male and a female while both <br>In others, individuals are in full telepathic rapport for the first timetreated as gendered individuals from childhood.
There is no divorce among ===True Mating ("Shelthreth")===In order for Andorians; the marriage bond lasts for lifeto produce a child, and the death one of one partner usually causes death for the othersex is needed. This is especially true if the death of one partner occurs by violence; the resulting telepathic shock causes sudden and severe stress Each person involved has a specific role to play. Staring with the heart''Thaan'' (infertile male), often resulting in fatal [[coronary occlusion]]the ''Shen'' (fertile female)'s egg is fertilized. A widowed Andorian who survives Then, the initial shock ''Chan'' (fertile male) has to fertilize it next. The reason for this is still prey to psychic disorientationthat the 2 males, [[Endocrine System|endocrine]] imbalance the Thaan and savage psychological [[depression]]; these are often sufficient to cause the widowed partner Chan each have 1/4 of the necessary genetic material needed to "lay doon and dee" (lay down and die) in create a fashion familiar to any observer of telepathic and semi-telepathic specieschild. The ''Shen'' has the other half within her egg.
===="True Mating" (shelthreth)====
In order for Andorians to produce Once the egg has developed into a child fetus, it takes 1 of each gender. They each have a specific role has to be transferred to the ''Zhen'' (infertile female), due to the ''Zhen'' being the only one biologically able to playnurse the young. This starts with When the Thaan fertilizing ''Zhen'' receives the fetus, special glands along the Shen''Zhen's egg'' spine become active, and they will secrete a membrane that forms a pouch around the lower torso. Then At this time, the Chan has 4 teats on a ''Zhen's'' lower abdomen will start to fertilize it nextform milk. The reason for this is that inner lining of the 2 malespouch produces a thick gel, which will protect the Thaan and the Chan each have 1/4 baby while it nurses, until it is mature enough to survive outside of the necessary genetic material needed to create a childpouch. The Shen Once the baby has emerges from the pouch, the ''Zhen'' will come out of protective seclusion, and the other half with in her egginfant-protecting pouch will dry up and shed away.
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's spine become active. They will secrete a membrane that forms a pouch around the lower torso. At this time the 4 teats on the Zhen's lower abdomen will start to form milk. Unlike 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 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 , and as such, they will try to conceive as many children as possible during this their period and since fewer viable children have been born the Andorians of fertility. They have also been forced to arrange bondings among genetically compatible members of their societyto try and prevent the decline in their species' population. This has replaced allowing If they are found to be genetically acceptable, they will generally be bonded by the young people to pick their bondmatesage of 23.
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.
== Psychology ==
Andorians are known as ===Pair-Bonds ("Tezha")===When a fertile Andorian forms a violence-prone people, but in truth they are simply very passionate. Andorians, like Vulcans, experience incredibly strong emotions, but unlike the Vulcansserious emotional attachment to another, who repress their strong and dangerous emotions, Andorians have developed normal [[telepathy#empathy|empathic]] connection deepens into a method of expressing their emotions in shortfull telepathic bond. <br>Known as 'Tezha', controlled bursts. What this means practice is thatconsidered taboo among the Andorian people, when dealing with Andorians, one should expect extremes as it does not lead to the propagation of emotions. You will never encounter an angry Andorian, you will encounter a VERY angry Andorian, or a very happy or very sad Andorian. This also means that most Andorians are very serious about themselves and their honor, and thus can be easily offended. This should be kept the species in mind when treating Andorian patientsthe way "Shelthreth" does.
Despite their tendency towards extreme emotions the truth is that their intelligence, logic, and honor prevent them from true violent behavior. In Andorian culture, the actual use of violence upon another person is heavilly regulated, and mindless expression of violence is considered distasteful and offensive. While an Andorian may perform acts of extreme violence, make no mistake, there is no such thing as an "out of control" Andorian; they do EVERYTHING for a reason.
An Andorian WILL listen to a reasonable argumentThe Tezha bond lasts for life, as it and the death of one partner usually causes death for the other. This is especially true if the intelligent way out death of a disputeone partner occurs by violence: the resulting telepathic shock causes sudden and severe stress to the other's heart, but be prepared for often resulting in a LONG debatefatal heart attack. The native A widowed Andorian environment who survives the initial shock is quite dangerousstill prey to psychic disorientation, dietary imbalance, and so the Andorian people developed an innate sense for detecting these severe weather changessavage psychological depression, akin to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This should be noted when working with an Andorian patient; Andorians can go through very drastic mood changes which often parallel environmental changesOften, extreme anxiety being the most common this form of grieving causes a partner to die of theseheartbreak and grief.
With most Andorians when an illness first develops their sense of pride will likely make them deny that he or she is ill, and so refuse to seek treatment almost until the point that he or she is incapacitated. Once the patient can no longer function, the opposite occurs: he or she will totally accept that he or she is ill. However, crankiness will usually accompany the acceptance as Andorians are extremely moody.
During the recovery stage, an Andorian patient will be both surprisingly cooperative to those tending them, as well as irritatingly demanding. While getting well will become extremely important to an Andorian patient, again, the Andorian sense of pride will cause them to over-estimate their recuperative powers. In fact, he or she will likely attempt to re-enter society long before the medical officers say he or she is well enough. Andorians hate feeling helpless almost as much as [[Klingon]]s do, and may attempt to prove health by attempting dangerous acts of physical prowess.
Medical officers == Psychology ==Andorians are known as a rough and counselors are advised to violence-prone people, but they can be patient and understanding with an Andorian patientbetter describe as very passionate. Though an Andorian patient may behave in a violent mannerAndorians, like [[Vulcan]]s, it will be rareexperience incredibly strong emotions, or but unlike the effect Vulcans, Andorians have developed a method of severe mental disturbanceexpressing their emotions in short, for them to attempts violence on another personcontrolled bursts. If an Andorian actually becomes physically dangerousThis also means that like [[Klingon]]s, a regimen of heavy sedatives most Andorians are recommended. During the recovery phasevery serious about themselves and their honor, and thus can be prepared to be continually convincing the Andorian patient to stay for the full regimen of treatmenteasily offended.
''Special thanks to V.T. ([[Shard Vinzz]]) for helping to write this section''
===Antennae===In Andorian culture, the actual use of violence upon another person is heavily legislated, and the mindless expression of violence is considered distasteful and offensive. Instead, Andorians as a culture enjoy a past-time of arguing, and those that argue often are most likely good friends. If an Andorian ''doesn't'' conversationally argue with you, they probably don't think you're worth their time.
Because of the importance of the antennae, much of Andorian psychology revolves around these organs. Fear of damage to the antennae is deeper and more widespread than castration-anxiety in humans. Loss of antennae to an Andorian is the equivalent of deafness, muteness, castration and mutilation of the face to a human, and no Andorian will voluntarily survive such an injury.
== Society ==With most Andorians , their sense of pride will keep them from admitting that they are sick, and have a genetic predisposition toward violent behaviourbeen known to refuse treatment until their symptoms have reached to the extremes. Within their own society life While recovery from an illness or injury is extremely structured which helps tame their tempers. In the wider galaxyimportant to a hurt Andorian, many Andorians bottle up their rage, managing they can sometimes be demanding to contain it in public but sometimes having violent outbursts in private. Compared those who are helping to many other speciestake care of them, and over-estimate their recuperative powers. Andorians excel under pressure: their bio-chemical reactions induce them to either fight or increase there sensory input levelshate feeling helpless almost as much as [[Klingon]]s do, which leads and may attempt to greater abilities at analysis and reasoningprove health by attempting dangerous acts of physical prowess.
Andorians are known to outsiders as a militaristic warrior race. This is underscored by the fact that their weapons have no stun setting.
Service Due to the importance of the antennae, much of Andorian psychology revolves around these organs. Fear of damage to the antennae is comparable to castration anxiety in the other [[Humanoid]]s. Loss of an antennae to an Andorian Imperial Guard is considered honorablethe equivalent of deafness, muteness, castration and military ranks have a great influence on social reputations. Andorians never fight without reason and deplore dishonesty, but they ''are'' capable mutilation of duplicity. Andorians consider their race the face to be deeply emotional and passionatea human, even violent; they aren't known for their charity and have few sympathies, but they place a high value on familyno Andorian will volunteer such an injury.
As a key member of the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]], Andorian Ambassador Shras represented Andoria at the Babel Conference in 2268, at which it supported the admission of [[Coridan]] as a new member of the Federation.
In 2286, the Andorians held two seats in the [[Federation Council]].
An Andorian served on == Society and Culture ==Like [[Klingon]]s, Andorians have a genetic predisposition toward aggressive and violent behavior. Within their own society, life is extremely structured, which helps to tame their tempers. In the ruling council general population of the pocket dimension Elysia during the late 23rd centurygalaxy, many Andorians bottle up their rage, managing to contain it in public but sometimes having violent outbursts in private. It was unknown how long his Compared to many other species had been trapped in that universe, Andorians excel under pressure: their bio-chemical reactions induce them to either fight or increase there sensory input levels, which leads to greater abilities at analysis and reasoning.
===Traditions and Culture===
As might be assumed on a planet where weather conditions are severe and predators abound, Andorians evolved a clan-based social structure which even in modern times has not been discarded. Andorians live communally in one of two basic social structures:
* kethni (singular- keth): A clan of Andorians. The biggest 300 kethni form the ruling council of the Andorian people, and clans come and go under strict rules. A keth is ruled by an atlolla, best translated as 'chieftain', and in modern times tend to fall as much along lines of social and cultural interests as bloodline. kethni do interrelate and intermarry (see below).
* 'Lodges': Temporary-but-stable communities of Andorians living amongst non-Andorian majorities. In [[Star Fleet]], each station, ship, colony, or outpost with a heavy Andorian complement will combine several living quarters to form a lodge where all Andorians can go and live. Families sometimes do not; but it is very rare for any single adult Andorian to live Outside-The-Lodge, a formal term with deep significance. Andorians in lodges do sleep and dine communally, even in modern lodges where side chambers exist for private study, work, and play.
Andorians seem are known to have outsiders as a belief militaristic warrior race. This is underscored by the fact that within society there their weapons have no stun setting. Service in the Andorian Imperial Guard is considered honorable, and military ranks have a need great influence on social reputations. Andorians never fight without reason and deplore dishonesty. Andorians consider their race to be deeply emotional and passionate, even violent; they aren't known for productive members their charity and those that suffer from disabilitieshave few sympathies, but they place a high value on family. Andorian females seem to have an equal position in Andorian society, such being at least as blindness, are capable a burdensoldier as their male counterparts. Such individuals are cared for very Andorian society has little and are only tolerated need for what few capabilities they do havelawyers, with those who occupied such as breedinga profession being executed at least a thousand years before the Andorian Empire joined the Federation.
If a member of the Andorian Imperial Guard dies far from home, his or her companions carry a part of the body back to the ice of Andoria.
Andorians have little nudity tabooslive communally in one of two basic social structures:* '''kethni''' (singular- "keth"):<br> A clan of Andorians. The biggest 300 "kethni" form the ruling council of the Andorian people, and clans come and go under strict rules. A keth is ruled by an "atlolla," best translated as 'chieftain', and in modern times, this position tends to fall as much along lines of social and cultural interests as bloodline. kethni do interrelate and intermarry. Non* '''Lodges''': Temporary-but-stable communities of Andorians living amongst non-Andorian visitors majorities. In [[Star Fleet]], each station, ship, colony, or outpost with a heavy Andorian complement will combine several living quarters to form a lodge where all Andorians can go and live. Families sometimes do not, but it is very rare for any single adult Andorian to live Outside-The-Lodge or family home will see much blue skin, a formal term with deep significance. Andorians in lodges do sleep and dine communally, even in modern lodges where side chambers exist for private study, work, and play.
Andorian females seem to have an equal position in Andorian society, being at least as capable a soldier as their male counterparts.
A predilection towards sensing vibration and pitch has led Additionally:*Andorians seem to have a cultural preoccupation with musicbelief that within their society, those that suffer from disabilities, such as blindness, which was the original basis of Andorian languageare a burden. The traditional Andorian sidearm, the ''flabbjellah''Such individuals are cared for very little and are only tolerated for what few capabilities they do have, doubles such as a musical instrumentbreeding.
Andorians also seem to have an artistic side, as Yanas Tigan, mother *If a member of [[Ezri Dax]]the Andorian Imperial Guard dies far from home, imported hand-painted Andorian tiles for his or her Solarium in 2375. The Andorian Academy is considered by many companions carry a part of the body back to be the best art school in the Federationice of Andoria.
*Andorians have little nudity taboos. Non-Andorian society has little need for lawyers, with those who occupied such a profession being executed at least visitors to a thousand years before the Andorian Empire joined the FederationLodge or family home will see much blue skin.
===Marriage===* Andorians have a cultural preoccupation with music, which was the original basis of Andorian marriages are known to usually require groups of four peoplelanguage. Because The traditional Andorian sidearm, the window of fertility for some Andorian genders is so narrow''flabbjellah'', doubles as a musical instrument.** Andorians also seem to have an artistic side. The Andorian's marriage typically takes place very early in adulthood. Twenty-three, for example Academy is considered quite old for an Andorian not by many to be marriedthe best art school in the Federation.
Andorian marriage bonds are stronger than just about anything. To an Andorian, the remaining three adults of the quad are life mates, even more important than children born to the quad. An Andorian forced to choose his spouses over his children in a medical emergency, or forced to duel his own father to defend the honor of his wife, will do so with little hesitation.
===Sports and Games===
Andorian concepts ===Religion===Ancient Andorians once believed in a mystical group of beings simply known as 'the Spirits.' Knowledge of community this has become diluted over time, and team-effort show in their sports and gamesvery little is known about what purpose they were thought to have. Modern Andorians prefer team play continue to solo play, except when it comes to fencing. Andorian sports include kochek, use the term 'Spirits' much as a cross between hockey and jai-alai played between three teams wearing spiked footwear on ice, Human would use 'God' as well as team-based dueling and martial arts competitionsan exclamation. Andorians are a warrior cultureWith only one exception, and this shows in their fencing and unarmed martial arts styles. Andorians practice a kickboxing art known all of the many Andorian religions view marriage as kharakom and a brutal wrestling art known as hleshvalathsecular social contract, honored but not promoted by the religious hierarchy.
===Religion===
Ancient Andorians one believed in a mystical group of beings simply known as 'the Spirits.' Knowledge of this has become diluted over time and very little is known about what purpose they were thought to have. Modern Andorians continue to use the term Spirits much as a Human would use 'God' as an exclamation.
With only one exception, all of the many Andorian religions view marriage as include:* '''Eila Clahd''', a secular social contract, honored but not promoted by the religious hierarchy"back-to-nature" faith which decries technological advancement. Some fringe sects of Borvaism* '''Emasha Yul''', a semi-idolatrous, philosophical warrior-religion referred polytheistic faith which is is analogous to what Hinduism is to colloquially by some wags as Buddhism.* '''Andorian BuddhismHastra Bei Hastra', promote 'hexes', or 6-person/3-couple marriage structuresa very common faith that combines beliefs in reincarnation, purification of the soul, and strict scholasticism, with one wild high holiday a year to allow for odd religious reasons. Most of these folks are considered a break from its relative asceticism* '''Umarinism''fruitcakes' by other , a popular modern religion that advocates the duty of Andoriansto keep their passionate warrior natures alive, as respected as Borvaism itself isand strong to set a holy example for the less passionate races of the Federation.
Other Andorian religions includeOne thing of note:* Eila Clahd, a back-to-nature faith which decries technological advancement.* Emasha Yul, a polytheistic faith which is to Borvaism what Hinduism is to Buddhism.* Hastra Bei Hastra, a very common non- idolatrous faith combining beliefs in reincarnation, purification of the soul, Seismic instabilities and strict scholasticism, with one wild high holiday a year to allow for a break from its relative asceticism* Umarinism, a popular modern religious construct advocating cold weather make the duty few freely flowing liquid water seas on Andoria so treacherous that most Andorian religions conceive of watery hells. Andorians to keep their passionate warrior natures alive and strong to set a holy example for the less passionate races are not fond of the Federationswimming.
One thing to note: Seismic instabilities and cold weather make the few freely flowing liquid water seas on Andoria so treacherous that most Andorian religions conceive of watery hells. Andorians are not fond of swimming.
===Ushaan===
A crucial part of Andorian tradition is the so called "'''Ushaan''', " a code of honor demanding a duel to the death , in which the combatants fight against each other with an ice miner's tool, the ushaan-tor. An enormous body of rules and regulations exists around this code of honor, summing up to 12,000 amendments. The '''''Ushaan ''''' can be demanded by someone as a means of personal vengeance, e.g. for example, to avenge a personal loss. However, there exists a right of substitution, allowing each combatant to put up a replacement for themselves. Furthermore, each married combatant can postpone a duel indefinitely if there are no children to continue his claim. Additionally, the fight might be called off if one combatant disables the other in way so he cannot continue the duel.  Duels are fought traditionally on white linens over ice floors, so that blood can be seen clearly and the duel ended at the appropriate time. Star Fleet regulations allow Andorian officers and enlisted men to participate in duels. Any death during the '''''Ushaan''''' is considered a suicide in Andorian culture.
Duels are fought traditionally on white linens over ice floors, so that blood can be seen clearly and the duel ended at the appropriate time. Star Fleet regulations allow Andorian officers and enlisted men to participate in duels. Any death during the ushaan is considered a suicide.
The ushaan is fought with only the duelists, between three and five supposedly neutral representatives of the governing body or appropriate law enforcement agency at hand, and two professional 'recorders' of the duel. Star Fleet regulations state that the [[Commanding Officer]] of any Star Fleet ship or installation is considered one of the 'judges' of the duel, regardless of his or her race and ignorance of the code of ushaan; by tradition, the CO should choose at least one neutral Andorian to stand as one of the judges, as well.
===Warfare and Etiquette===
At first glance, one might wonder how such an aggressive species managed to keep from destroying itself when technological progress made super-efficient weaponry possible. It comes as a great surprise that modern Andor has Modern Andorian and Andorians have never suffered what humans would term call a "major war. The fact is that Andorians place " This may be in part from the stringent restrictions Andorians put on their fratricidal weaponry, as well as on their inter-tribal aggression. They have always restricted their weaponry with their practical attitude toward warfare. 
The development of non-combative trading clans necessitated the invention of some method of reducing intra-clan friction. One result of this was the evolution of a rigorous etiquette, designed to keep a polite distance between members of the same clan so that they don't get on each other's nerves. The longer a clan is at peace with its neighbours, the more necessary and rigid the etiquette becomes. In an Andorian city, a social gaffe is cause for assault, murder or ritual suicide. This is understandable when one considers that the breaching of custom is the equivalent of declaring war upon members of one's own clan, and hence too dangerous to excuse. Outwardly aggressive, rural Andorians are aware of this urban peculiarity, and find it amusing at best.
There are two common Andorian blades. The first is the chaka, an unwieldy three-bladed hand-weapon similar to the Klingon bat'leth and serving a similar honor-blade function. The chaka is too heavy and awkward to carry in day-to-day use and reserve mostly for honor duels and ceremonies. The second is the hrisal, a lightly curved short-sword. Most duels of honor are performed with the chaka, while most duty functions are met with the hrisal.
===Proverbs===There are two common Andorian blades. The first is the "''chaka''," a three-bladed hand-weapon, similar to the [[Klingon]] [[bat'leth]], serving a similar honor-blade function. The ''chaka'' is too heavy and awkward to carry in day-to-day use, and is reserved mostly for honor duels and ceremonies. The second common blade is the ''hrisal'', a lightly curved, short sword. Most duels of honor are performed with the ''chaka'', while most duty functions are met with the ''hrisal''.
"Let your woes become your deadliest weapons."
"A man is no more than the sum of his memories, a culture no more than the sum of its history."
"Andoria, it is said, is an atlirith tamed by Lor'vela, but fathered by Krotus."
===Andorii Language===
*'''aanwato''': raised by (female)
*'''ceara''': traditional clothing among ''zhen''
*'''emvaiir''': the word for "hope"*'''flabbjellah''': a traditional Andorian sidearm that , and doubles as a musical instrument
*'''kheth''': the temporary pouch that grows over and around the lower abdomen of a ''zhen'' for the final phase of Andorian gestation
*'''Ushaan''': a the code of honor involving a duel with the ushaan-tor; there are over 12,000 amendments to the code
*'''ushaan-tor''': an iceminer's tool and weapon; Andorian children often play with them
*'''Ushevaya''': Slang term for 'prostitute'
*'''saf''': a psychoactive chemical refined from an Andorian plant, used in the shelthreth and generally available only by medical prescription on Andor. Possesion of saf is illegal off Andor.
*'''shapla''': a betrothal symbol; woven locks of hair from bondmates
*'''shelthreth''': ritual consummation of marriage for the purpose of conception (true mating)*'''shuralan''': "gold; " or golden in color*'''tezha''': sexual union outside the shelthreth
*'''thezuraa''': promise
===Cultural products===
*'''Andorian blues''': A style of music
*'''Andorian boiler''': A portable cooking unit that heats to exactly 500 degrees Kelvan
*'''Andorian chest''': Decorative container constructed from eketha wood and precious metals
*'''Andorian jewelry''': Considered a collectiable art merchandise; most popular form is antennae jewlery
*'''Andorian silk''': A cloth woven from the spittle of ice bores; highly prized for its texture and variety of colors
*'''Andorian tile''': made from soil on the coastlines; hardened and painted by hand; most valuable tiles are made by the Andorian Academy of Art
*'''Andorian leather''': most is made from makra hides; it is sturdy and are a popular and prized form of leather
==Nutrition==
Andorians have unique patterns to their senses of smell and taste. For example, salt is spicy to an Andorian, and macho Andorians like to eat hearty Andorian, Terran, or Klingon roasted meat dishes sprinkled liberally with salt. Some Andorian Star Fleet officers drink highly salted Margaritas or Bloody Marys once introduced to them by humans at Star Fleet Academy. Other favorite drinks include sweet Agranu wine, as well as the earthy/rich ales brewed by keth Endilev, and famous to non-Andorians as 'Andorian ale' in the same way non-Irish humans think of 'Guinness' when they think of stouts.
===Food===
*'''Akharrad''': Steamed fish that is left to cook for 48 hours in an underground pit and rack
*'''Alardi partinna''': A pasta dish served with a cream sauce and various meats
*'''Cabbage soup''': A thick soup colored indigo by the Andorian cabbage
*'''Dreaak''': A red oblong vegtable used to make sauces or served sliced raw
*'''Duuploni''': A type of grain
*'''Frost eel''': An electric eel found only in the Khyzhon Sea
*'''Gristhera''': Thick sliced and fried tuber roots, heavely seasoned with rime leave and served with honar; suitable for consumption by and appeals to many different species; commonly served in bowls or trays, individual gristhera are morsels that can be consumed in one or a few bites. As such, it has become a commonly-served Hors d'œuvre at Federation diplomatic functions.
*'''Hari''': Flat bread usually served roasted; made from a plant root
*'''Honar''': A type of condiment used on meats and vegetables
*'''Imparay''': A type of spice ground from eketha tree roots; has a spicy flavor
*'''Kaizis sprout''': large harvested sprouts from the kaizis bean
*'''L’tRunye''': Pink-tipped rice
*'''Necreena''': Chopped raw fish served on ice with a salty dipping sauce made from cooked zhaveys drippings
*'''Pizza, Andorian''': a type of open faced sandwich served hot and sliced; hari flat bread coated in stewed dreaak and topped with shreaded redbat meat; most often found in Andorian fast food
*'''Redbat''': Lage flying mammal whose meat is popular on Andoria; often cooked over an open fire and eaten with hari or stewed with Andorian cabbage
*'''Rime leaf''': A small reddish-orange leaf that is dried and used as seasoning
*'''Sandbush seed''': Seeds toasted in their husks for a snack
*'''Skopar''': A type of grain
*'''Shaysha''': An edible beetlelike insect
*'''Sohla t'pocowan''': Ground grain cooked until soft and creamy
*'''Sour grain pilaf''': A mix of various grains that have been allowed to ferment
*'''Spice cake''': Sweeter version of spice bread
*'''Spice bread''': A dark brown bread flavored with imparay spice
*'''Tuber root''': A type of plant's root similar to Terran Sweet Potatoes; high in calories
*'''Taqq''': Hard baked biscuits; used as emergency rations
*'''Vithi''': An edible flower
*'''Yutann''': An elongated citrus frut grown on vines; varies from yellow to purple; often sliced and cooked in a sweet syrup as an desert or brewed into a citris drink
*'''Xixu''': A marine plant whose fronds may be mashed and used in baby food
===Drink===
*'''Andorian Ale''': A blue colored, alcoholic, ale-like beverage
*'''Andorian Sunset''': A blend of drinks that create a purple concoction similar in color to the sunset on Andoria
*'''Citrus drink''': A clear fizzy beverage made from yutann; its known to have a potent odor
*'''Faridd''': A carbonated soda-like beverage
*'''Fridd''': Tea often served partially frozen and allowed to thaw while the person sips at it
*'''Glow-ale''': A type of ale known to give off light
*'''Gredlahr''': An alcoholic beverage similar to [[Terran]] rum only sweeter
*'''Katheka''': A stimulant analogous to coffee
*'''Srjula''': Formula given to infants and young children
*'''Zhiassa''': Zhaveys' milk
==The Homeworld==
:''For information on the Andorian homeworld, see [[Andoria]].''
==Government==
:''For information on the Andorian government, see [[Andorian Empire]].''
:''Thank you to A.M. ([[ch'Thane, Tara|Tara ch'Thane]]), who's research spawned much of this article.''
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