Star Trek Andorian Racial Template

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by Flyndaran

I assumed at least an internally consistent more plausible Star Trek.

I'm sure that's the case. I'm asking: where does that comes from? Or do you think all non-humans/non-Vulcans should automatically have Unfit, always?

[Flyndaran]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

I'm sure that's the case. I'm asking: where does that comes from? Or do you think all non-humans/non-Vulcans should automatically have Unfit, always?

Maybe, maybe not. If I were to make templates, I might just so humans have something. Too many Sci Fis make everyone better in every feature than humans, yet have humans a major mover and shaker in the universe.

[Captain Joy]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

I'm sure that's the case. I'm asking: where does that comes from? Or do you think all non-humans/non-Vulcans should automatically have Unfit, always?

It is canon that Andorians tire more easily than humans and are susceptible to "pulse phase infection". I'd thought about reducing FP and using the Susceptible disadvantage to model this, but ultimately decided Unfit foot the bill nicely.

Regarding making them learn English. This campaign is TOS era, so people don't walk around with easy access to universal translators.

[borithan]

Where are they said to tire easily? I don't remember that (not accusing of getting it wrong, purely wondering where it comes from). It seems a bad fit for a race which is at its core meant to be quite aggressive.

[Captain Joy]

Originally Posted by borithan

Where are they said to tire easily? I don't remember that (not accusing of getting it wrong, purely wondering where it comes from). It seems a bad fit for a race which is at its core meant to be quite aggressive.

From Memory Beta:

Andorians efficiently metabolized nutrients and regulated body heat. However, compared to Humans Andorian metabolisms tended to be higher, so they would tire more quickly when engaged in strenuous activities for prolonged periods. (Decipher RPG module: Aliens; ENT episode: "United")

My impression is that there are many pouncing carnivores that tire quickly on earth. I have no problem giving an aggressive species Unfit.

[borithan]

I guess that's true.

[Refplace]

Also Andorians from Enterprise liked it cold and that higher metabolisim to keep warm would burn a lot of energy. Possibly more so at higher temperatures.