Guide:Andor - Revision history

Dan at 20:33, 2 October 2025

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	In classic Andorian style, the warp engines of the cruiser would be tucked in at ship centerline, aft of the primary hull, erecting a narrow yet robust propulsive field. Main powerplant, navigational deflector, and primary shield generator would be carried in a ventrally-mounted engineering hull. Lateral shield generator assemblies would further protect the drive system in a typically brazen head-on attack. To make this attack count, the cruiser would sport no fewer than four forward-firing Mk 7 torpedo tubes, two per a laterally-carried weapons pod. In addition, the pods featured single aft tubes plus an articulated launcher that would cover athwartship angles. Each fixed launcher would feature a large 30-shot magazine, each articulated one a ten-shot feeder. In rather sharp contrast, only one twin [[FH-13]] Type VII phaser bank would be carried in the primary hull, a 114 meter saucer riding atop the framework of the lateral torpedo pods, the central engineering section and the trailing booms. Exhaust from the saucer trailing edge impulse engines would be licking the top surfaces of the warp nacelles; the Andorian obsession with head-on protection did not cater for thrust vectoring or high maneuverability.		In classic Andorian style, the warp engines of the cruiser would be tucked in at ship centerline, aft of the primary hull, erecting a narrow yet robust propulsive field. Main powerplant, navigational deflector, and primary shield generator would be carried in a ventrally-mounted engineering hull. Lateral shield generator assemblies would further protect the drive system in a typically brazen head-on attack. To make this attack count, the cruiser would sport no fewer than four forward-firing Mk 7 torpedo tubes, two per a laterally-carried weapons pod. In addition, the pods featured single aft tubes plus an articulated launcher that would cover athwartship angles. Each fixed launcher would feature a large 30-shot magazine, each articulated one a ten-shot feeder. In rather sharp contrast, only one twin [[FH-13]] Type VII phaser bank would be carried in the primary hull, a 114 meter saucer riding atop the framework of the lateral torpedo pods, the central engineering section and the trailing booms. Exhaust from the saucer trailing edge impulse engines would be licking the top surfaces of the warp nacelles; the Andorian obsession with head-on protection did not cater for thrust vectoring or high maneuverability.

	Accommodation within the primary hull followed Andorian norms as well. Some 240 crew would be needed to operate the vessel, and a reinforced platoon of boarding troops was to be carried at all times. Six GP transporters would facilitate boarding action; a minimal shuttlebay at the secondary hull stern would not, since just two light shuttles could be carried. Plans were at one point made of mounting a larger secondary hull, from the standard stock of [[Guide:Constitution refit\|''Constitution'' refits]]. As soon as it became evident that standardization was not to be a central feature of that refit project, such plans were shelved.		Accommodation within the primary hull followed Andorian norms as well. Some 240 crew would be needed to operate the vessel, and a reinforced platoon of boarding troops was to be carried at all times. Six GP transporters would facilitate boarding action; a minimal shuttlebay at the secondary hull stern would not, since just two light shuttles could be carried. Plans were at one point made of mounting a larger secondary hull, from the standard stock of [[Guide:Constitution (refit)\|''Constitution'' refits]]. As soon as it became evident that standardization was not to be a central feature of that refit project, such plans were shelved.

	Despite the structural and conceptual uniqueness of the design, there was little difficulty in completing the inaugural duo of cruisers by early [[2270]]. While propulsive trials kept ''IGW Andor'' fully employed till [[2272]], ''IGW Shran'' was already engaged in tactical exercises intended to establish the type as a core element in AIG squadrons. Production continued at a steady pace at all available Andorian yards, resulting in fourteen vessels completed by [[2275]]. Such an arsenal restored AIG credibility at one stroke: an ''Andor'' would provide a standoff or warp-in "sucker punch" of torpedo volleys, followed by ruthless close combat and boarding action by her frigate or destroyer consorts. [[Romulan]] and also some [[Klingon]] interlopers were engaged, and even the heaviest opponents chose a swift retreat when thus confronted.		Despite the structural and conceptual uniqueness of the design, there was little difficulty in completing the inaugural duo of cruisers by early [[2270]]. While propulsive trials kept ''IGW Andor'' fully employed till [[2272]], ''IGW Shran'' was already engaged in tactical exercises intended to establish the type as a core element in AIG squadrons. Production continued at a steady pace at all available Andorian yards, resulting in fourteen vessels completed by [[2275]]. Such an arsenal restored AIG credibility at one stroke: an ''Andor'' would provide a standoff or warp-in "sucker punch" of torpedo volleys, followed by ruthless close combat and boarding action by her frigate or destroyer consorts. [[Romulan]] and also some [[Klingon]] interlopers were engaged, and even the heaviest opponents chose a swift retreat when thus confronted.

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	* Timo's specs had the class serving until [[2336]]; however, his text has them serving "until the [[2320s]]". I'm interpreting that as the final one was decommissioned in [[2319]] and I'm changing the sidebar to support.		* Timo's specs had the class serving until [[2336]]; however, his text has them serving "until the [[2320s]]". I'm interpreting that as the final one was decommissioned in [[2319]] and I'm changing the sidebar to support.

			* With only 13 ships to the class in the last 15 years of service, it stands to reason that the retirement of the ships occurred at the rate of less than one a year (starting in [[2304]]).

	==Alt Sources==		==Alt Sources==

Dan at 18:44, 1 October 2025

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	\|classname= ''Andor''		\|classname= ''Andor''
	\|category= cruiser		\|category= cruiser
	\|years= [[2270]]-[[~~2320~~]]		\|years= [[2270]]-[[2319]]
	\|constructed= 14 (built [[2267]] - [[2274]])		\|constructed= 14 (built [[2267]] - [[2274]])
	\|length= 278.7 m		\|length= 278.7 m

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	* The weapon entries in the sidebars are modified to represent the deliberate loadout described by Timo in the text.		* The weapon entries in the sidebars are modified to represent the deliberate loadout described by Timo in the text.

			* Timo's specs had the class serving until [[2336]]; however, his text has them serving "until the [[2320s]]". I'm interpreting that as the final one was decommissioned in [[2319]] and I'm changing the sidebar to support.

	==Alt Sources==		==Alt Sources==

Dan at 18:40, 1 October 2025

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	\|classname= ''Andor''		\|classname= ''Andor''
	\|category= cruiser		\|category= cruiser
	\|years= [[2270]]-[[~~2336~~]]		\|years= [[2270]]-[[2320]]
	\|constructed= 14 (built [[2267]] - [[2274]])		\|constructed= 14 (built [[2267]] - [[2274]])
	\|length= 278.7 m		\|length= 278.7 m

Dan: /* Background: Hobbyist's Guide */

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Background: Hobbyist's Guide

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	The major shortcoming of the ''Andor'' formations was their limited sensing and computing power. The antiquated [[Raakuv]] [[Ilus]] fire control system could handle the actual attack runs well enough, but tying it to the general battle management networks was problematic, and onboard sensors alone could not locate targets at tactically sufficient ranges. Furthermore, despite her central role in the formation, an ''Andor'' could hardly be considered a command cruiser: the crew was overworked with running the ship already and had no special command facilities or software in its possession.		The major shortcoming of the ''Andor'' formations was their limited sensing and computing power. The antiquated [[Raakuv]] [[Ilus]] fire control system could handle the actual attack runs well enough, but tying it to the general battle management networks was problematic, and onboard sensors alone could not locate targets at tactically sufficient ranges. Furthermore, despite her central role in the formation, an ''Andor'' could hardly be considered a command cruiser: the crew was overworked with running the ship already and had no special command facilities or software in its possession.

	Integration of ''Andors'' to battlefleets thus was a matter of intensive training and endless exercise and only achievable within the AIG framework. The vessels would have had difficulty finding a role in the far larger Star Fleet anyway, due to their low top speed of warp 9, inherent in the engine configuration. Combined with the almost total lack of exploration and research gear aboard, this confined the innovative combatants to a niche ~~role0151in~~ which they served with distinction until the [[2320s]]. Although collision-induced structural damage forced ''IGW Kathosth'' to be retired in [[2282]], no combat casualties were suffered, and an orderly retirement plan spanning fifteen years subsequently allowed the AIG to smoothly replace the ''Andors'' with modern cruiser units.		Integration of ''Andors'' to battlefleets thus was a matter of intensive training and endless exercise and only achievable within the AIG framework. The vessels would have had difficulty finding a role in the far larger Star Fleet anyway, due to their low top speed of warp 9, inherent in the engine configuration. Combined with the almost total lack of exploration and research gear aboard, this confined the innovative combatants to a niche role—in which they served with distinction until the [[2320s]]. Although collision-induced structural damage forced ''IGW Kathosth'' to be retired in [[2282]], no combat casualties were suffered, and an orderly retirement plan spanning fifteen years subsequently allowed the AIG to smoothly replace the ''Andors'' with modern cruiser units.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

Dan at 18:39, 1 October 2025

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	* ''IGW Andor''		* ''IGW Andor''
	* ''IGW F'hadzzar''		* ''IGW F'hadzzar''
			* ''IGW Kathosth''
	* ''IGW Shran''		* ''IGW Shran''
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	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A ventral look at ''IGW Shran''. The starship was an [[Andorian Imperial Guard]] vessel through and through—embodying [[Andorian]] design philosophy and serving exclusively in all-Andorian operations as part of the Guard’s cruiser squadrons.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A ventral look at ''IGW Shran''. The starship was an [[Andorian Imperial Guard]] vessel through and through—embodying [[Andorian]] design philosophy and serving exclusively in all-Andorian operations as part of the Guard’s cruiser squadrons.]]

	The major shortcoming of the Andor formations was their limited sensing and computing power. The antiquated Raakuv Ilus fire control system could handle the actual attack runs well enough, but tying it to the general battle management networks was problematic, and onboard sensors alone could not locate targets at tactically sufficient ranges. Furthermore, despite her central role in the formation, an Andor could hardly be considered a command cruiser: the crew was overworked with running the ship already, and had no special command facilities or software in its possession.		The major shortcoming of the ''Andor'' formations was their limited sensing and computing power. The antiquated [[Raakuv]] [[Ilus]] fire control system could handle the actual attack runs well enough, but tying it to the general battle management networks was problematic, and onboard sensors alone could not locate targets at tactically sufficient ranges. Furthermore, despite her central role in the formation, an ''Andor'' could hardly be considered a command cruiser: the crew was overworked with running the ship already and had no special command facilities or software in its possession.

	Integration of Andors to battlefleets thus was a matter of intensive training and endless exercise, and only achievable within the ~~ASDF~~ framework. The vessels would have had difficulty finding a role in the ~~broader~~ Fleet anyway, due to their low top speed of warp 9, inherent in the engine configuration. Combined with the almost total lack of exploration and research gear aboard, this confined the innovative combatants to a niche ~~role – in~~ which they served with distinction until the 2320s. Although collision-induced structural damage forced ~~USS~~ Kathosth to be retired in 2282, no combat casualties were suffered, and an orderly retirement plan spanning fifteen years subsequently allowed the ~~ASDF~~ to smoothly replace the Andors with modern cruiser units.		Integration of ''Andors'' to battlefleets thus was a matter of intensive training and endless exercise and only achievable within the AIG framework. The vessels would have had difficulty finding a role in the far larger Star Fleet anyway, due to their low top speed of warp 9, inherent in the engine configuration. Combined with the almost total lack of exploration and research gear aboard, this confined the innovative combatants to a niche role0151in which they served with distinction until the [[2320s]]. Although collision-induced structural damage forced ''IGW Kathosth'' to be retired in [[2282]], no combat casualties were suffered, and an orderly retirement plan spanning fifteen years subsequently allowed the AIG to smoothly replace the ''Andors'' with modern cruiser units.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	* ''~~USS~~ Andor'' ~~(NCC-1770)~~		* ''IGW Andor''
	* ''~~USS~~ F'hadzzar'' ~~(NCC-1778)~~		* ''IGW F'hadzzar''
			* ''IGW Shran''
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	Despite the structural and conceptual uniqueness of the design, there was little difficulty in completing the inaugural duo of cruisers by early [[2270]]. While propulsive trials kept ''IGW Andor'' fully employed till [[2272]], ''IGW Shran'' was already engaged in tactical exercises intended to establish the type as a core element in AIG squadrons. Production continued at a steady pace at all available Andorian yards, resulting in fourteen vessels completed by [[2275]]. Such an arsenal restored AIG credibility at one stroke: an ''Andor'' would provide a standoff or warp-in "sucker punch" of torpedo volleys, followed by ruthless close combat and boarding action by her frigate or destroyer consorts. [[Romulan]] and also some [[Klingon]] interlopers were engaged, and even the heaviest opponents chose a swift retreat when thus confronted.		Despite the structural and conceptual uniqueness of the design, there was little difficulty in completing the inaugural duo of cruisers by early [[2270]]. While propulsive trials kept ''IGW Andor'' fully employed till [[2272]], ''IGW Shran'' was already engaged in tactical exercises intended to establish the type as a core element in AIG squadrons. Production continued at a steady pace at all available Andorian yards, resulting in fourteen vessels completed by [[2275]]. Such an arsenal restored AIG credibility at one stroke: an ''Andor'' would provide a standoff or warp-in "sucker punch" of torpedo volleys, followed by ruthless close combat and boarding action by her frigate or destroyer consorts. [[Romulan]] and also some [[Klingon]] interlopers were engaged, and even the heaviest opponents chose a swift retreat when thus confronted.

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A ventral look at ~~USS~~ Shran ~~(NCC-1771)~~. ~~Despite carrying a systematic Starfleet registry, the~~ vessel ~~represented such a concentration of national idiosyncrasies that she was best restricted to~~ all-Andorian operations.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A ventral look at ''IGW Shran''. The starship was an [[Andorian Imperial Guard]] vessel through and through—embodying [[Andorian]] design philosophy and serving exclusively in all-Andorian operations as part of the Guard’s cruiser squadrons.]]

	The major shortcoming of the Andor formations was their limited sensing and computing power. The antiquated Raakuv Ilus fire control system could handle the actual attack runs well enough, but tying it to the general battle management networks was problematic, and onboard sensors alone could not locate targets at tactically sufficient ranges. Furthermore, despite her central role in the formation, an Andor could hardly be considered a command cruiser: the crew was overworked with running the ship already, and had no special command facilities or software in its possession.		The major shortcoming of the Andor formations was their limited sensing and computing power. The antiquated Raakuv Ilus fire control system could handle the actual attack runs well enough, but tying it to the general battle management networks was problematic, and onboard sensors alone could not locate targets at tactically sufficient ranges. Furthermore, despite her central role in the formation, an Andor could hardly be considered a command cruiser: the crew was overworked with running the ship already, and had no special command facilities or software in its possession.

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	Accommodation within the primary hull followed Andorian norms as well. Some 240 crew would be needed to operate the vessel, and a reinforced platoon of boarding troops was to be carried at all times. Six GP transporters would facilitate boarding action; a minimal shuttlebay at the secondary hull stern would not, since just two light shuttles could be carried. Plans were at one point made of mounting a larger secondary hull, from the standard stock of [[Guide:Constitution refit\|''Constitution'' refits]]. As soon as it became evident that standardization was not to be a central feature of that refit project, such plans were shelved.		Accommodation within the primary hull followed Andorian norms as well. Some 240 crew would be needed to operate the vessel, and a reinforced platoon of boarding troops was to be carried at all times. Six GP transporters would facilitate boarding action; a minimal shuttlebay at the secondary hull stern would not, since just two light shuttles could be carried. Plans were at one point made of mounting a larger secondary hull, from the standard stock of [[Guide:Constitution refit\|''Constitution'' refits]]. As soon as it became evident that standardization was not to be a central feature of that refit project, such plans were shelved.

	Despite the structural and conceptual uniqueness of the design, there was little difficulty in completing the inaugural duo of cruisers by early 2270. While propulsive trials kept ~~USS~~ Andor fully employed till 2272, ~~USS~~ Shran was already engaged in tactical exercises intended to establish the type as a core element in ~~ASDF~~ squadrons. Production continued at a steady pace at all available Andorian yards, resulting in fourteen vessels completed by 2275. Such an arsenal restored ~~ASDF~~ credibility at one stroke: an Andor would provide a standoff or warp-in ~~‘sucker punch’~~ of torpedo volleys, followed by ruthless close combat and boarding action by her frigate or destroyer consorts. ~~Several~~ Romulan and also Klingon interlopers were engaged, and even the heaviest		Despite the structural and conceptual uniqueness of the design, there was little difficulty in completing the inaugural duo of cruisers by early [[2270]]. While propulsive trials kept ''IGW Andor'' fully employed till [[2272]], ''IGW Shran'' was already engaged in tactical exercises intended to establish the type as a core element in AIG squadrons. Production continued at a steady pace at all available Andorian yards, resulting in fourteen vessels completed by [[2275]]. Such an arsenal restored AIG credibility at one stroke: an ''Andor'' would provide a standoff or warp-in "sucker punch" of torpedo volleys, followed by ruthless close combat and boarding action by her frigate or destroyer consorts. [[Romulan]] and also some [[Klingon]] interlopers were engaged, and even the heaviest opponents chose a swift retreat when thus confronted.
	opponents chose a swift retreat when thus confronted.

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A ventral look at USS Shran (NCC-1771). Despite carrying a systematic Starfleet registry, the vessel represented such a concentration of national idiosyncrasies that she was best restricted to all-Andorian operations.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A ventral look at USS Shran (NCC-1771). Despite carrying a systematic Starfleet registry, the vessel represented such a concentration of national idiosyncrasies that she was best restricted to all-Andorian operations.]]

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	However, although all was quiet on the [[Klingon]] front, developments in and around [[Romulan]] space alarmed the local [[UFP]] member worlds. After over a century of seeming hibernation, the old enemy was clearly stirring again. Actual military activities were limited to probing strikes at the moment—but wild rumors circulated of the development of polaric weapons, of manipulation of ion storms to nefarious purposes, of conspiracies, infiltrations, and fifth column activities. Star Fleet could hardly counter this sort of psychological warfare with deployment of conventional forces. Yet as [[Andoria]] at the time carried primary responsibility for defenses in this direction, the [[Blue Fleet]] insisted on maintaining maximum readiness.		However, although all was quiet on the [[Klingon]] front, developments in and around [[Romulan]] space alarmed the local [[UFP]] member worlds. After over a century of seeming hibernation, the old enemy was clearly stirring again. Actual military activities were limited to probing strikes at the moment—but wild rumors circulated of the development of polaric weapons, of manipulation of ion storms to nefarious purposes, of conspiracies, infiltrations, and fifth column activities. Star Fleet could hardly counter this sort of psychological warfare with deployment of conventional forces. Yet as [[Andoria]] at the time carried primary responsibility for defenses in this direction, the [[Blue Fleet]] insisted on maintaining maximum readiness.

	This was not the true state of [[Andorian Guard]] at the beginning of the [[2270s\|seventies]]. Organizational reshuffling following the [[Organian]] peace had scattered the various [[Star Fleet]] cruisers familiar in the [[Andorian]] region to exploratory errands. The [[AIG]]'s ''[[Guide:Loknar\|Loknar]]'' frigate force was worn down from decades of service against the [[Klingon]]s. The light ''[[Guide:Lenthal\|Lenthal]]'' escorts were maxed out patrolling the space lanes important to [[Andoria]], and the new & heftier ''[[Guide:Thufir\|Thufir]]s'' were just arriving in less-than-significant numbers. Ground forces had never before stood down to such a low level of readiness and the ''[[Guide:Chandley\|Chandley]]'' strike fleet was all but idled. Yet the AIG had a firm opinion on its preferred kind of battle and on the hardware needed to wage it. Since it enjoyed ~~domestic~~ autonomy from the general Star Fleet budgetary framework, it was a relatively simple matter to initiate the design and construction of a new cruiser, one optimized to cover the temporary weaknesses in the "Blue Shield".		This was not the true state of [[Andorian Guard]] at the beginning of the [[2270s\|seventies]]. Organizational reshuffling following the [[Organian]] peace had scattered the various [[Star Fleet]] cruisers familiar in the [[Andorian]] region to exploratory errands. The [[AIG]]'s ''[[Guide:Loknar\|Loknar]]'' frigate force was worn down from decades of service against the [[Klingon]]s. The light ''[[Guide:Lenthal\|Lenthal]]'' escorts were maxed out patrolling the space lanes important to [[Andoria]], and the new & heftier ''[[Guide:Thufir\|Thufir]]s'' were just arriving in less-than-significant numbers. Ground forces had never before stood down to such a low level of readiness and the ''[[Guide:Chandley\|Chandley]]'' strike fleet was all but idled. Yet the AIG had a firm opinion on its preferred kind of battle and on the hardware needed to wage it. Since it enjoyed autonomy from the general Star Fleet budgetary framework, it was a relatively simple matter to initiate the domestic design and construction of a new cruiser, one optimized to cover the temporary weaknesses in the "Blue Shield".

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A rare sight of joint operations between an '''''Andor''''' and a ''[[Guide:S’harien\|S’harien]]'' battle cruiser, both combining extremely strong torpedo armament with the ability to operate against planetary targets. In terms of maneuverability, the two vessels could not be more different, however. The similarity in engine placement and hull shape belies the broader, more asymmetric nature of the ''S'harien'' warp field. The battle cruiser also features far more versatile impulse thrust vectoring and greater gravitics and [[RCS]] power, and carries all the sensors needed for independently engaging enemy forces in deep space. The slowish [[Andorian\|Andorian]] cruiser in turn excels in forward protection and sheer "dropping power" if allowed close enough to the enemy.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|A rare sight of joint operations between an '''''Andor''''' and a ''[[Guide:S’harien\|S’harien]]'' battle cruiser, both combining extremely strong torpedo armament with the ability to operate against planetary targets. In terms of maneuverability, the two vessels could not be more different, however. The similarity in engine placement and hull shape belies the broader, more asymmetric nature of the ''S'harien'' warp field. The battle cruiser also features far more versatile impulse thrust vectoring and greater gravitics and [[RCS]] power, and carries all the sensors needed for independently engaging enemy forces in deep space. The slowish [[Andorian\|Andorian]] cruiser in turn excels in forward protection and sheer "dropping power" if allowed close enough to the enemy.]]