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| − | + | ''To quickly create a Character article that matches the format in use with other Character:'' | |
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| − | + | 1. Open the [[Help:Creation| new article]]. | |
| − | == | + | 2. Paste the following code into the edit field: |
| + | <pre><nowiki> | ||
| + | {{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. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
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| + | ==BattleMech/Vehicle== | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | ==Bibliography== | ||
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| + | [[Category: [faction name] Characters|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
| + | </nowiki></pre> | ||
| + | '''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.<ref>Last, first (date). [http://URL Name of page]. Page xx. Publisher: xxxx</ref> | ||
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| + | ==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. | 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=== | ===Early life=== | ||
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If the subject married and produced offspring, describe the marriage and list the immediate offspring. | If the subject married and produced offspring, describe the marriage and list the immediate offspring. | ||
| − | *[[Subject's Son]] ( | + | *[[Subject's Son]] (born [[birthyear]] – died [[deathyear]]) If notable, provide a brief single-line description. |
| − | *[[Subject's Daughter]] ( | + | *[[Subject's Daughter]] (born [[birthyear]] – died [[deathyear]]) If notable, provide a brief single-line description. |
===Expanded description=== | ===Expanded description=== | ||
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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. |
| − | == | + | ==BattleMech/Vehicle== |
| − | If | + | If the subject used a [[BattleMech]], [[Combat Vehicle]], [[Battle armor]] or other military equipment, describe. |
| − | == | + | ==References== |
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Revision as of 21:23, 15 January 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 =
| 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]
Contents
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.
- 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
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
[If applicable], describe.
BattleMech/Vehicle
If the subject used a BattleMech, Combat Vehicle, Battle armor or other military equipment, describe.
References
- ↑ 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.