Originating on the frozen moon of Andoria orbiting the planet Andor, the Andorians and
Aenar emerged as the dominate species, two genetically compatible but distinct groups
who had ancient contact but eventually migrated away from each other.
Pale skinned with white hair, The Aenar had no eyesight but could communicate and sense
their surroundings telepathically, and made their home underground in the northern wastes,
cutting themselves off from the outside world.
The blue skinned Andorians who populated the rest of the planet, developed into a more
social society, eventually united under the Andorian Empire, led by a chancellor and Imperial
Council.
As communication between these two groups ceased, each came to view the other as mythological
creatures from the past until relations were re-established in the 22nd Century.
Known to be passionate, family oriented and militaristic, Andorians were a proud warrior
culture that followed an honor code which obligated them to pay their debts and could
involve a duel to the death in the name vengeance.
Considering service in the Imperial Guard as the highest honor, military rank often
determined social status, and while Andorians hated dishonesty, they were also capable of
deception if they felt it necessary.
Viewing males and females as entirely equal, marriages involved 4 people with women displaying
romantic interest by assaulting their prospective mate.
While their people were great warriors and highly resistant to many environmental conditions,
their bodies tired faster than other species like humans, and so could sometimes be defeated
by prolonging a fight until they reached exhaustion.
When an Andorian died in space, their friends and family often brought a piece of them back
to Andoria, or else might bring their blood for the Wall of Heroes, a monument honouring
those they deemed worthy.
As the Andorian Empire explored space and expanded their territory, they established
diplomatic relations with a number of other species, including the Vulcans, however their
vastly different cultures eventually led to mistrust and by the 22nd century they warred
over border disputes.
In 2151, as relations between their species continued to worsen, Andorians suspected that
the Vulcan government, known as the High Command, was hiding a long range sensor array within
the religious monestary of P’Jem, in order to spy on the Andorian Empire.
Though a number of teams had been to P’jem, none could find evidence of such an array,
but the suspicion remained, leaving commander Shran of the Imperial Guard ship Kumari, to
launch yet another attack on the monastery where he took the monks hostage.
However, the human government of earth soon found itself involved in the conflict as captain
Jonathan Archer and several crew members of the starship enterprise happened to be in
the area at the time and visited the Monestary where they too were taken prisoner.
Yet while first contact between humans and Andorians was initially hostile, Archer and
Shran soon found common ground when they discovered that there really was a secret research facility
under the monestary.
Though humans were allied with the Vulcans, Archer felt this deception was wrong, and
so gave the Andorians all their sensor data about the instillation.
And while this damaged relations with the Vulcans, it created a foundation of trust
and respect with the Andorians.
After the attack on P’Jem, Archer and Shran met once more during the Coridan Uprising,
where Andorians were sent to help the rebel movement overthrow the Vulcan allied government.
However Shran soon discovered that Archer was taken prisoner, and remembering his debt,
led a rescue mission resulting in the death of a Rebel leader to protect a Vulcan ship.
The following year in 2152 on the planet of Weytahn, fighting between Vulcan and andorian
forces was at a stalemate, and so peace talks were held between Ambassador Soval and Commander
Shran.
Though discussions between their people often proved pointless, this time Shran requested
that Jonathan Archer of Earth mediate the discussion, trusting him to by impartial,
and while the talks were contentious, an agreement was reached marking a major step towards peace
and alliance between these 3 growing powers.
Unfortunately, this prospering friendship came under threat during a mission to the
Delphic expanse in 2153, when Starfleet sent the Archer and the Enterprise to destroy a
weapon prototype created by the Xindi alliance, who were preparing to attack earth.
Following their trail, the Kumari under commander Shran came offer assistance, helping with
critical repairs.
Though they claimed they were merely helping a would-be ally, in truth they came to steal
the prototype, and bring it back to Andoria for study.
However when Archer learned of their betrayal, he was furious and activated a remote detonation
system which forced the Andorians to eject it before self destruction.
Though Shran was following orders, he felt guilty about deceiving his friend Archer and
so secretly sent the Enterprise all technical and tactical sensor readings they took from
the weapon, which would end up helping them save Earth from a Xindi attack the following
year, when Shran again arrived on the Kumari, but this time with the sole intention of helping
humanity defend itself.
Later in 2154, V’las of Vulcan High Command falsly claimed that Andoria was developing
a weapon based on Xindi technology and so launched an invasion of the Empire in response.
However, Starfleet soon uncovered and exposed the truth, resulting in the arrest of V’las,
ending the conflict.
In addition, Vulcan High Command was disbanded and a new government took power.
With Human, Vulcan and Andorian relations improving, the Tellarites soon joined in on
the discussion of a formal alliance, creating the potential of a new superpower in the area.
Fearing this growing possibility, the Romulan Star Empire sent at team to pose as Tellarites
and destroy the Andorian ship Kumari.
Though Shran and other survivors wanted vengeance against the Tellarites, Captain Archer helped
them discover that the Romulans were truly responsible and so a conference was held on
Earth in 2255, to discuss the formation of a Coalition of Planets, to help defend against
hostile aggressors.
Worlds represented at this conference included Earth, Vulcan, Tellar, Andoria, Denobula,
Rigel, Coridan and a number of others.
By 2156, relations between humans and Romulans grew worse, leading to the Earth-Romulan War,
which lasted until 2160.
However Humans were not alone in the fight, as their Vulcan, Andorian and Tellarite allies
came to their defense, defeating the Star Empire at the Battle of Cheron.
Seeing the benefits of working together, these worlds then formed the United Federation of
Planets in 2161, to be governed by a Federation council, comprised of representatives from
member worlds.
With the Andorians serving as founding members of the Federation, their people became deeply
involved in the development of this new superpower, with many serving in Starfleet and the government.
And while the Andorians were previously known for their courageous warriors, their society
soon gained a reputation for producing great artists as well, whose work became prized
across the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, with the Andorian Academy considered the best art
school in the entire federation.