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In the event that an article about a given subject cannot be expanded beyond a paragraph due to a lack of source material, it is suggested to include the information within another article where appropriate, or to create a list of similar, minor topics, such as grouping very minor characters into a single list article (see [[Magistracy of Canopus/Minor Characters]] or [[Vost Lance]] for an example). Where appropriate, redirects can be created that point to the entry in the list article; it is possible to include the redirect in the appropriate categories (see [[:Garber Vost]] for an example). | In the event that an article about a given subject cannot be expanded beyond a paragraph due to a lack of source material, it is suggested to include the information within another article where appropriate, or to create a list of similar, minor topics, such as grouping very minor characters into a single list article (see [[Magistracy of Canopus/Minor Characters]] or [[Vost Lance]] for an example). Where appropriate, redirects can be created that point to the entry in the list article; it is possible to include the redirect in the appropriate categories (see [[:Garber Vost]] for an example). | ||
| − | Note that it is always possible to create an article on the topic later, if and when more information becomes available in the future. Also note, that an article should never be created if facts that pertain to that subject are not available to be added. | + | Note that it is always possible to create an article on the topic later, if and when more information becomes available in the future. Also note, that an article should never be created if facts that pertain to that subject are not available to be added. This includes creating empty articles, pages where a name for an article has been 'reserved' but no relevant information has been provided. These sub-stubs are to be deleted within seven days of being identified. A list of source materials ''only'' on a page does not provide enough material to warrant article status. |
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 | This page in a nutshell: This page documents what is and is not sufficiently notable to warrant inclusion on BattleTechWiki, and suggests how to include it. |
BattleTech Information
Every bit of information that has to do with BattleTech warrants inclusion on the BattleTechWiki.
This includes, but is not limited to, fictional places, characters, items, technology or events within the fictional universe, as well as real companies and people that have owned, licensed, or worked on BattleTech.
In the event that an article about a given subject cannot be expanded beyond a paragraph due to a lack of source material, it is suggested to include the information within another article where appropriate, or to create a list of similar, minor topics, such as grouping very minor characters into a single list article (see Magistracy of Canopus/Minor Characters or Vost Lance for an example). Where appropriate, redirects can be created that point to the entry in the list article; it is possible to include the redirect in the appropriate categories (see Garber Vost for an example).
Note that it is always possible to create an article on the topic later, if and when more information becomes available in the future. Also note, that an article should never be created if facts that pertain to that subject are not available to be added. This includes creating empty articles, pages where a name for an article has been 'reserved' but no relevant information has been provided. These sub-stubs are to be deleted within seven days of being identified. A list of source materials only on a page does not provide enough material to warrant article status.
While it is understood and appreciated that some aspects of the BattleTech universe share some unintentional similarities with other genres (especially science fiction), BattleTechWiki is not the place to provide comparisons or trivial references to other non-BattleTech storylines. An example of this would be an entry with a planet that may share the name with a noted planet in the Star Trek or Star Wars universes; the information would not be relevant to the in-character article of the BattleTech subject. (An acceptable exception to this policy would be an instance where the real-world background of a BattleTech subject was the direct and referenced result (or acknowledgment) of some external subject, such as Buckaroo Banzai is with Team Banzai.)