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| − | ''To quickly create a canon [[ | + | ''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 = | + | | Name = |
| − | | Manufacturer = | + | | Manufacturer = |
| − | | Use = | + | | Introduced = |
| − | | Weight Class = | + | | production year = |
| − | | Tech Base = | + | | year reference = |
| − | | Cost = | + | | Use = |
| − | | | + | | Chassis = |
| − | | | + | | Weight Class = |
| − | | | + | | Tech Base = |
| − | | Armament = | + | | Cost = |
| − | | Armor Type = | + | | Mass = |
| − | | BV (1.0) = | + | | Top Speed = |
| − | | BV (2.0) = | + | | Jump Range = |
| + | | Armament = | ||
| + | | Armor Type = | ||
| + | | BV (1.0) = | ||
| + | | BV (2.0) = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | [[Category:Battle Armor]] | + | |
| + | [[Category: Battle Armor]] | ||
| + | [[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> | </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. | + | 4. Replace the '???' from the other lines with the correct data. If the detail isn't known, delete the ??? and leave the field blank. |
| − | 5. Fill in the four sections (Description, | + | 5. Fill in the four sections (Description, Weapons and Equipment, Variants, References) to the best of your capability. |
| − | 6. | + | 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. |
| − | 7. | + | 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. |
| − | 8. | + | 8. Click on the '''Show preview''' button and review your article for mistakes. |
| + | 9. Press the '''Save page''' button. | ||
| − | + | 10. Bask in the pride of your article, with our thanks. | |
Latest revision as of 10:21, 22 July 2022
 | 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 canon battle armor article that matches the format in use with other canon battle armor:
1. Open the new article.
2. Paste the following code into the edit field:
{{InfoBoxBattleArmor
| image = *.***
| Name =
| Manufacturer =
| Introduced =
| production year =
| year reference =
| Use =
| Chassis =
| Weight Class =
| Tech Base =
| Cost =
| Mass =
| Top Speed =
| Jump Range =
| Armament =
| Armor Type =
| BV (1.0) =
| BV (2.0) =
}}
==Description==
==Weapons and Equipment==
==Variants==
==References==
<references />
==Bibliography==
[[Category: Battle Armor]]
[[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]]
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.
5. Fill in the four sections (Description, Weapons and Equipment, 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.
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.
8. Click on the Show preview button and review your article for mistakes.
9. Press the Save page button.
10. Bask in the pride of your article, with our thanks.