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{{Procedure}}
 
{{Procedure}}
''To quickly create a canon [[battle armor]] article that matches the format in use with other canon battle armor:''
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''To quickly create a canon [[Battle Armor]] article that matches the format in use with other canon Battle Armor:''
  
 
1. Open the [[Help:Creation| new article]].  
 
1. Open the [[Help:Creation| new article]].  
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{{InfoBoxBattleArmor
 
{{InfoBoxBattleArmor
 
| image = *.***
 
| image = *.***
| Name =  
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| Name = ???
| Manufacturer =  
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| Manufacturer = ???
| Introduced =
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| Use = ???
| production year =
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| Weight Class = ???
| year reference =
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| Tech Base = ???
| Use =  
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| Cost = ???
| Chassis =
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| Introduced = ???
| Weight Class =  
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| Mass = ???
| Tech Base =  
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| Top Speed = ???
| Cost =  
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| Armament = ???
| Mass =  
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| Armor Type = ???
| Top Speed =  
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| BV (1.0) = ???
| Jump Range =
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| BV (2.0) = ???
| Armament =  
 
| Armor Type =  
 
| BV (1.0) =  
 
| BV (2.0) =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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==Armament==
  
  
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[[Category: Battle Armor]]
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[[Category:Battle Armor|{{PAGENAME}}]]
[[Category: Clan Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category: Inner Sphere Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category: PA(L) Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category: Light Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category: Medium Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category: Heavy Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category: Assault Battle Armor]]
 
[[Category: Scout Battle Armor]]
 
  
 
</nowiki></pre>
 
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3. Delete the fields from image line from the code ''if you do not have a corresponding picture''.
 
3. Delete the fields from image line from the code ''if you do not have a corresponding picture''.
  
4. Replace the '???' from the other lines with the correct data. If the detail isn't known, delete the ??? and leave the field blank.
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4. Replace the '???' from the other lines with the correct data.
  
5. Fill in the four sections (Description, Weapons and Equipment, Variants, References) to the best of your capability.
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5. Fill in the four sections (Description, Armament, Variants, References) to the best of your capability.
  
6. Do not include a reference or citation in the '''production year''' field. Instead, place the reference or citation for the production year field in the '''year reference field'''. Only populate the '''Introduced''' field if the introduction date differs from the production date.
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6. Click on the '''Show preview''' button and review your article for mistakes.
  
7. Select the appropriate categories for the article. Every battle armor article should include the [[:Category: Battle Armor]]. The other categories are optional and should be deleted if they are not appropriate.
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7. Press the '''Save page''' button.
  
8. Click on the '''Show preview''' button and review your article for mistakes.
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8. Bask in the pride of your article, with our thanks.
  
9. Press the '''Save page''' button.
 
  
10. Bask in the pride of your article, with our thanks.
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[[Category:Help|{{PAGENAME}}]]

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