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{{InfoBoxCharacter | {{InfoBoxCharacter | ||
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| name = | | name = | ||
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| affiliation = | | affiliation = | ||
| rank = | | rank = | ||
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| − | | position = | + | | position = |
| profession = | | profession = | ||
| parents = | | parents = | ||
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| children = | | children = | ||
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| − | '''Full character name''' is followed by the article | + | '''Full character name''' is followed by the article lead, a short 1-3 sentence summary as to the defining aspects of the character. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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[[Category: [faction name] Characters|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category: [faction name] Characters|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate. | If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate. | ||
| − | ===Death | + | ===Death=== |
| − | [''If applicable''] | + | [''If applicable''], describe. |
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==BattleMech/Vehicle== | ==BattleMech/Vehicle== | ||
If the subject used a [[BattleMech]], [[Combat Vehicle]], [[Battle armor]] or other military equipment, describe. | If the subject used a [[BattleMech]], [[Combat Vehicle]], [[Battle armor]] or other military equipment, describe. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:16, 4 April 2024
 | BattleTechWiki Procedure This procedure page provides a step-by-step description of how to complete a task or a detailed explanation of a method of style employed on BattleTechWiki. Consider discussing potential changes on the talk page first. |
To quickly create a Character article that matches the format in use with other Character:
1. Open the new article.
2. Paste the following code into the edit field:
{{InfoBoxCharacter
| image =
| name =
| birthdate =
| died =
| othernames =
| affiliation =
| rank =
| title =
| position =
| profession =
| parents =
| siblings =
| spouse =
| children =
}}
'''Full character name''' is followed by the article lead, a short 1-3 sentence summary as to the defining aspects of the character.
==History==
==BattleMech/Vehicle==
==References==
<references />
==Bibliography==
[[Category: [faction name] Characters|{{PAGENAME}}]]
Subject's popular name can be a lead-in to the subject's real, formal, or extended name. Describe the subject's nationality and profession(s) in which the subject is most notable. Provide a description of the subject's major contributions in the immediately relevant field(s) of notable expertise.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
Ensure that the following sections are organized by year. For instance, the section Marriage and children might be presented before or after the Expanded descriptions, and vice versa.
Early life[edit]
Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.[2]
Marriage and children[edit]
If the subject married and produced offspring, describe the marriage and list the immediate offspring.
- Subject's Son (born birthyear – died deathyear) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
- Subject's Daughter (born birthyear – died deathyear) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
Expanded description[edit]
If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate.
Expanded description[edit]
If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate.
Death[edit]
[If applicable], describe.
BattleMech/Vehicle[edit]
If the subject used a BattleMech, Combat Vehicle, Battle armor or other military equipment, describe.
References[edit]
- ↑ Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx
- ↑ Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx
Include a bibliography reference listed in MLA format.