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===Death and afterward===
 
===Death and afterward===
[''If applicable''] '''Legacy''' If any, describe.
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[''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.

Revision as of 21:22, 15 January 2024

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               = 
| caption             = 
| name                = 
| birthdate           = 
| died                = 
| othernames          = 
| affiliation         = 
| rank                = 
| title               = 
| position            = 
| profession          = 
| parents             = 
| siblings            = 
| spouse              = 
| children            = 
}}
'''Full character name''' is followed by the article lede, 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]

History

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

Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.[2]

Marriage and children

If the subject married and produced offspring, describe the marriage and list the immediate offspring.

Expanded description

If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate.

Expanded description

If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate.

Death and afterward

[If applicable], describe.

BattleMech/Vehicle

If the subject used a BattleMech, Combat Vehicle, Battle armor or other military equipment, describe.

References

  1. Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx
  2. Last, first (date). Name of page. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx

Include a bibliography reference listed in MLA format.