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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 = | ||
+ | | name = | ||
+ | | birthdate = | ||
+ | | died = | ||
+ | | othernames = | ||
+ | | affiliation = | ||
+ | | rank = | ||
+ | | title = | ||
+ | | position = | ||
+ | | profession = | ||
+ | | parents = | ||
+ | | siblings = | ||
+ | | spouse = | ||
+ | | children = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | '''Full character name''' is followed by the article lead, 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. |
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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. |
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+ | If the subject used a [[BattleMech]], [[Combat Vehicle]], [[Battle armor]] or other military equipment, describe. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | Include a bibliography reference listed in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MLA_style_manual#Format MLA] format. | + | Include a bibliography reference listed in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_MLA_style_manual#Format MLA] format. |
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Latest revision as of 22:16, 4 April 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 = | name = | birthdate = | died = | othernames = | affiliation = | rank = | title = | position = | profession = | parents = | siblings = | spouse = | children = }} '''Full character name''' is followed by the article lead, 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[edit]
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[edit]
Explain the subject's early life historically using a journalistic style.[2]
Marriage and children[edit]
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[edit]
If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate.
Expanded description[edit]
If an event that occurred in the life of the subject requires further explanation, elaborate.
Death[edit]
[If applicable], describe.
BattleMech/Vehicle[edit]
If the subject used a BattleMech, Combat Vehicle, Battle armor or other military equipment, describe.
References[edit]
- ↑ 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.