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<noinclude>The following is a sample layout for biographical articles. It may be subst'd into a new article by:
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{{Procedure}}
# copying '''<nowiki>{{biography}}</nowiki>''' and pasting it into a new article
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''To quickly create a Character article that matches the format in use with other Character:''
# save the article with the subject's name
 
# editing the article to reflect facts on the subject
 
The following material will automatically appear in the new article when the above instructions are followed.
 
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</noinclude>
 
  
'''Subject's popular name''' (b [[birthyear]] &ndash; d. [[deathyear]]) 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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1. Open the [[Help:Creation| new article]].  
  
==Biography==
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2. Paste the following code into the edit field:
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<pre><nowiki>
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{{InfoBoxCharacter
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| image              =  
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| caption            =  
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| name                =
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| birthdate          =
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| died                =
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| othernames          =
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| affiliation        =
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| rank                =
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| title              =
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| position            =
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| profession          =
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| parents            =
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| siblings            =
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| spouse              =
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| children            =
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}}
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'''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==
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<references />
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==Bibliography==
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[[Category: [faction name] Characters|{{PAGENAME}}]]
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</nowiki></pre>
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'''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]] ((b [[birthyear]] &ndash; d. [[deathyear]]) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
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*[[Subject's Son]] (born [[birthyear]] &ndash; died [[deathyear]]) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
*[[Subject's Daughter]] (b [[birthyear]] &ndash; d. [[deathyear]]) If notable, provide a brief single-line description.
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*[[Subject's Daughter]] (born [[birthyear]] &ndash; 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 and afterward===
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===Death===
[''If applicable''] '''Legacy''' If any, describe.
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[''If applicable''], describe.
  
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==BattleMech/Vehicle==
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If the subject used a [[BattleMech]], [[Combat Vehicle]], [[Battle armor]] or other military equipment, describe.
  
==Philosophical and/or political views==
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==References==
If any, describe.<ref>Last, first (date).  [http://URL Name of page].  Page xx.  Publisher: xxxx</ref>
 
 
 
 
 
==Notes==
 
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
 
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Include a bibliography reference listed in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MLA_style_manual#Format MLA] format.
 
 
==Awards==
 
(If any)
 
 
 
 
 
==Trivia==
 
*This is an example.
 
 
 
 
 
==References==
 
Include a bibliography reference listed in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MLA_style_manual#Format MLA] format.  
 
 
 
==See also==
 
List related internal (BattleTechWiki) articles in alphabetical order. Common nouns are listed first. Proper nouns follow.
 
 
 
 
 
==External links==
 
List official websites, organizations named after the subject, and other interesting yet relevant websites. No spam.
 
 
 
 
 
<nowiki>Delete this comment and the category below that is not relevant. </nowiki>
 
 
 
<nowiki>Ex: If this were an article about [[Hanse Davion]], delete [[Category:PeopleReal]]</nowiki>.
 
 
 
<nowiki>[[Category:PeopleFictional]]</nowiki>
 
<nowiki>[[Category:PeopleReal]]</nowiki>
 
 
 
 
 
<noinclude>[[Category:Templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]</noinclude>
 

Revision as of 21:23, 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

[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.