Andorians

Species Name: Andorian
Homeworld: Andoria (also called Andor), a moon orbiting the gas giant Procyon VIII
Physiology: Andorians are blue-skinned, white-haired humanoids with a pair of mobile cranial antennae. These antennae are sensitive to motion, electromagnetic fields, and temperature gradients, playing a critical role in balance, orientation, and nonverbal communication. Andorians are physiologically adapted to extreme cold and maintain a high basal metabolism. They are notably susceptible to exhaustion and certain systemic infections when wounded.

Antennae loss results in severe disorientation and sensory disruption until regrowth occurs (approx. 9 months without medical acceleration).

Cultural Overview:

• Social Structure: Andorian society was historically organized around clan lines and a now-declining polyamorous marriage model of four bonded individuals (shelat, zhen, chan, and thaan). Some traditions persist, especially in rural Andoria or among conservative diaspora.
• Values: Honor, duty, loyalty, and directness dominate Andorian cultural frameworks. While not emotionless, Andorians are known for stern discipline and a stoic approach to conflict.
• Military Tradition: Andorians were one of the founding militaristic pillars of the Federation. Their warrior caste history lingers, particularly in their view of Starfleet service as a form of ritual combat and societal contribution.

Typical Roles in Starfleet:

• Frequently assigned to Security, Tactical, and Command tracks.
• Andorian officers often rise quickly in hazardous postings, first-contact security, or planetary operations due to battlefield initiative and field hardiness.
• Their instincts and antennae give them an edge in navigation, piloting, and spatial tactical positioning.

Species Mechanics (STA 2e, RAW + expansions):

ATTRIBUTES: +1 Control, +1 Daring, +1 Presence
TRAIT: Andorian

• Reduce Difficulty of resisting cold or low-temperature conditions.
• Antennae enhance balance and spatial awareness (may justify Advantage in spatial or orientation-related tasks, GM discretion).
• Loss of an antenna inflicts +1 Difficulty to tasks involving spatial awareness, coordination, or close combat, until healed.
• High metabolism: susceptible to fatigue and exotic infections (GM may introduce Complications or +1 Difficulty when appropriate).

SPECIES ABILITY — INTENSE:
When you succeed at a task where you purchased one or more d20s by adding to Threat, generate 1 bonus Momentum for each d20 purchased this way. Bonus Momentum may not be saved or stored.