Andromeda (galaxy)
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Andromeda Galaxy
The Andromeda Galaxy is a neighboring galaxy to Mutter's Spiral.
Known Facts
- Humans reached the Andromeda Galaxy sometime after the 50th century.
- The Wirrn are native to Andromeda, though their nesting grounds were destroyed by Human colonists and a lone surviving Queen fled the galaxy. (DW: The Ark in Space)
- The town of Castrovalva, a block transfer computation structure created by the Master as a trap for the Fifth Doctor, was located on a lush green world in Andromeda. (DW: Castrovalva)
- An agency known as 'the Three Sleepers' originate from Andromeda. Having stolen data from the Matrix on Gallifrey, the Sleepers took refuge on Earth of the far future; in retribution, the Time Lords used their Magnetron to devastate the planet by fire, moving it two light years to cover up the leak. Owing to the move a rescue ship sent from Andromeda to recover the Sleepers, and the data, missed Earth and causing the Sleepers to die in suspended animation. (DW: The Trial of a Time Lord)
- The Movellans originated in Andromeda, before being expelled from that galaxy by a coalition of races known as the Organic League. ([[[FASA role-playing game]])
