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    HeadCanon:Layout Guide

    This Layout Guide is an official guide as to how an in-universe article should be structured. Feel free to discuss the Layout Guide on the talk page.

    Top template

    • The Top template should be placed at the top of every in-universe article. Depending on parameters added to the template, Top will insert navigation symbols and the continuity indicator into the title bar of an article, and modify various other aspects of an article, such as its displayed title and the table of contents.
    • The following order should be used for parameters on the template:
      1. Publishing era. These are to show which publishing era(s) the topic of the article exists in. Era parameters should only be used when the era is known and not when it is only presumed. If an article topic appears in multiple eras, the eras should be listed in chronological order. Era parameters are: "btr" (Pre-Republic era), "old" (Old Republic era), "gpr" (Great Peace of the Republic), "tcw" (Clone Wars), "imp" (Imperial Period), "reb" (Rebellion era), "new" (New Republic era), "njo" (New Jedi Order era), and "leg" (Legacy era). The only exceptions are astrographical features, such as planets, moons, stars, and star systems, which are presumed to have existed in all publishing eras and should therefore not include era tags.
      2. Title formatting. The title of an article can be formatted through Top; for example, to add italicization. However, Top should not be used to modify the title text itself, only format it. The primary parameter is "title=FORMATTED TITLE," although "title2=FORMATTED TITLE" should be used as well if part of an article's title contains parentheses. "title" will modify all non-parenthesized elements of the title, and "title2" will modify all parenthesized elements. If the formatted title contains the entirety of the original title, {{PAGENAME}} should be used in lieu of typing out the title. For example, Executrix should use "title=''{{PAGENAME}}''," not "title=''Executrix''." "notitle=1" should be used to prevent the automatic shrinking of text inside parentheses on pages where parentheses are part of the in-universe title (e.g. How to Get Banned (Have a Mind)).
      3. Table of contents. Use "notoc=1" in Top to remove an unwanted table of contents. The table of contents should only be removed if an article has no in-universe prose sections (e.g. "History" or "Powers and abilities"). This means articles that have content sections other than "Behind the scenes," such as "History" or "Powers and abilities," should not remove their table of contents, whereas articles whose only prose section is "Behind the scenes" should remove their table of contents.

    Hypothetical complete order of IU Top template: {{Top|btr|old|gpr|tcw|imp|reb|new|njo|leg|title=''Gial Ackbar''|title2=''Imperial''-class|notitle=1|notoc=1}}

    Otheruses or Youmay tags

    Example: 

     {{Otheruses|Katarn}}

    Another example: 

     {{Youmay|the type of [[warship]]|[[The Emperor's New Clothes]]' song "[[Star Destroyer (song)|Star Destroyer]]"}}

    Maintenance templates

    Example: 

     {{Citation}}

    Header templates

    Example: 

     {{Noncanon}}
    • These tags are used to indicate an article's level of canonicity, or if an article is about a subject from a cancelled or future source.
    • See Category:Header templates.

    Infobox

    Example (for an article about a Jedi character): 

    {{Character_infobox
|type=Jedi
|image=
|name=Halagad Ventor
|homeworld=[[Alderaan]]
|birth=
|death=
|species=[[Human]]
|gender=[[Sexes|Male]]
|height=1.90 meters
|mass=
|hair=Black
|eyes=Brown
|skin=
|cyber=
|era=*[[Rise of the Empire era]]
*[[Rebellion era]]
|affiliation=*[[Jedi Order]]
*[[Galactic Republic]]
|masters=[[Everen Ettene]]
|apprentices=}}
    • Used to present vital statistics of subject. Various infoboxes can be accessed by using the standard preloads just below the "Save page" button.
    • See HeadCanon:Template messages/Infoboxes and Category:Infobox templates
    • All infobox material must be detailed in the article proper, with the following exceptions:
      • The "prev," "conc," and "next" fields of event infoboxes, which are not necessarily relevant to the article
    • Conjecturally-titled articles will always include parenthetical descriptors in the infobox name field as standard; parenthetical descriptors will be excluded from the infobox name field for articles with canonical names
    • When denoting an item's cost in credits, use the term "credit" as standard rather than the credit symbol ().
    • When listing multiple items in a single infobox field, including cascading items, use bullets to offset each item, including the first item listed. Do not use blank indentations. Additionally, the "Affiliations" field of infoboxes shall list sub-bullets to a maximum depth of one (example: *Galactic Empire **Stormtrooper Corps). This is done for aesthetic reasons with regard to article presentation in the Cosmos skin.
    • Articles should not contain empty infoboxes. An empty infobox is defined as one in which no fields can be filled out other than the name of the subject due to limited information. Such infoboxes should be removed from the article until such time as more information can be added.
    • If any infobox date field employs a BBY/ABY date, a corresponding GrS date may only be added to that field if the GrS month is known for a given event. For example, do not list Mara Jade's infobox birth date as "17 BBY (18)"; but do list Luke Skywalker's birth date as "19 BBY (16:5:24)". Additionally, when listing a corresponding GrS date when a BBY/ABY date is also being used, always place the GrS date in small text via the {{C}} template.
    • Approximate dates shall be denoted using "c. 25 ABY" formatting rather than using the {{Circa}} template.
    • Infoboxes may not contain any field listing individual examples of an article subject, such as members of a species or organization.

    Main image

    • Images used in infoboxes will be scaled to 250px (the minimum size to fit the infobox width in desktop view) for all infoboxes except conflict infoboxes (battles, wars, etc.), which use either 300px, 350px, or 400px, depending on specific template size. Larger default sizes are identified on the respective template pages. Images smaller than the default infobox size should not be scaled up.
    • Main infobox images shall be at least 400px in width whenever possible. This is done to accommodate the infobox's minimum width on most mobile devices in vertical view. Note that conflict infobox images do not currently show in mobile skin.

    Opening quote

    Example: 

     {{Quote|I can't take it anymore. That ''tocking'' is driving me nuts.|Han Solo|Tempest}}
    • An opening quote is welcome for almost any type of article.
    • Quotes can be said by the article's subject, or said by someone else about the article's subject.
    • Do not use links within a quote, unless it is the only mention in the article of a certain subject.

    Introduction

    Articles shall only have an introduction section, commonly called an "intro," if the article body reaches 165 words in length, not counting any other content (infobox, captions, quotes, etc.). Such articles will then employ sectioning in the article body.

    Article body

    Article bodies will comprehensively cover all content from applicable officially-licensed sources that the curator did not declare to be non-canon within the scope of this project. Please see HeadCanon:Canon for a list of officially-licensed sources considered canon within the project.

    Example (for an article about a Character): 

     '''Joe Bloggs''' was... (insert introductory sentence or paragraph)
 
==Biography==
===Early days===
 ...
 ...
 ...
 
===Clone Wars===
 ...
 
====Duel with the Dark Lord====
 ...
 
====Back from the dead====
 ...
    • headings and subheadings are usually not required for very small articles.

    Images

    Example: 

     [[File:Kylekatarn-pre-talay.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Kyle Katarn during the briefing on his mission to Talay]]
    • Images should be placed where they are most relevant and should not interrupt the flow or the aesthetics of the article.
    • Placing them immediately underneath a heading or subheading usually works quite well.
    • Images should typically alternate from the right-side to the left-side. If there is a long infobox at the start, multiple images can be left aligned until the infobox ends.
    • Image caption punctuation (i.e., a full stop, or period) is determined by whether the caption uses a complete sentence. Example: "Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight" does not receive a full stop, whereas "Luke Skywalker was a Jedi Knight." does.
    • Images placed in articles must be as high quality as possible, as source availability and technical restraints permit. For example, certain leeway may be granted to video game screenshots, which present particular difficulty for obtaining high-resolution images.
    • Images are to be formatted for ideal presentation in the Cosmos skin.

    Quotes

    Example: 

     {{Quote|…he's my brother.|Leia to Han on Endor referring to Luke|OOU:Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi}}
    • In addition to the introductory quote, further quotes may be used throughout an article.
    • Although quotes may be placed in the body of the article, a maximum of one quote is allowed only at the beginning of each section.
    • Quotes are included "as-is", with the original spelling and formatting found in the source of the quote. In the case of a typo or other error, [sic] may be included to indicate that the error is from the original source and not the article.

    Star Wars Tales and unlicensed sources

    Articles will comprehensively cover all non-contradictory stories from Star Wars Tales issues 1–20 in the article body. Content from Tales 1–20 stories that were referenced in no other Legends source must be clearly labeled with the following advisory tags: 

     {{Talesstart}}
 ...
 {{Talesend}}

    Stub

    Example (for a stub about a creature): 

     {{Creature-stub}}

    Character articles

    Character articles

    Character Articles

    Character articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.
    1. Biography provides an account of the notable events in the character's life. The level of detail in this section is up to the individual author. However, a middle ground between succinct and lengthy is generally preferable. It is generally expected that this section will be divided into subsections on lengthy articles, though the appropriate sectioning of this is left to the author.
    2. Personality and traits describes personality traits evident in the source material and how these influence the character's behavior. Examples should be given where possible.
    3. Skills and abilities or Powers and abilities for Force-sensitive characters is intended to show any notable abilities possessed by the character. This section is particularly appropriate for Force-sensitive characters and can include any Force powers for which the character demonstrates an aptitude.
    4. Equipment can be used to give a brief description of any notable ships, weapons, or other equipment associated with the character.
    Each of these sections may be further subdivided as appropriate.

    Droid character articles

    Droid Character Articles

    Droid character articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.
    1. Biography provides an account of the notable events in the droid character's career. The level of detail in this section is up to the individual author. However, a middle ground between succinct and lengthy is generally preferable. It is generally expected that this section will be divided into subsections on lengthy articles, though the appropriate sectioning of this is left to the author.
    2. Characteristics describes personality traits evident in the source material and how these influence the droid character's behavior. Examples should be given where possible. Specific programming abilities and physical technical specifications are described here as well, subdivided as necessary.
    3. Equipment can be used to give a brief description of any notable ships or external weapons and equipment associated with the droid character.
    Each of these sections may be further subdivided as appropriate.

    Planet and moon articles

    Planet Articles

    Planet articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.

    1. Description will include any information on the characteristics of the planet itself, such as its location, its geological trends, its climate and ecosystem, and native vegetation. Also, any non-sentient fauna is to be described here. The key is to give a general overview of the planet and its characteristics.
      • Note: When a planet has particularly notable flora and fauna, an individual section can be created for such.
    2. History will cover all notable points in the planet's history. Individual periods and major events can receive subsections.
      • Note: Planet articles will not document chronological territorial affiliations unless the planet, moon, etc. is explicitly identified on a map as belonging to a given territory. For example, The Essential Atlas and The Essential Guide to Warfare document the many shifting territorial boundaries throughout Star Wars history on galactic maps. Unless a planet is explicitly identified on one of these maps as belonging to a territory, such as the Imperial Remnant or Darth Krayt's Galactic Empire, do not list the territory among the planet's affiliations in the article's infobox or body.
    3. Inhabitants includes a description of the planet's native or resident sentient species (where applicable) and any other notable inhabitants.
      • Note: If the planetary government is notably unique or of particular import, an individual section on it may be added. Furthermore, if the economy of the planet plays a significant role, it can be given its own section. Planetary culture and religion, apart from species culture, may also play a large role, and could then receive a section of its own, as well.
    4. Locations is set aside for notable specific locations on the planet's surface or in orbit, such as cities, bases, geological formations, and orbital facilities.

    Each of these four sections may be further subdivided as appropriate. Note: if anything in particular is of overwhelming significance concerning the planet, or a preponderance of information is available, a section of its own can be created.

    Starship and vehicle class articles

    Starship and Vehicle Class Articles

    Starship and vehicle class articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.

    1. Characteristics includes any descriptive information about the class, as well as any statistical information provided.
    2. Role encompasses the duties the vessel or vehicle type was designed and/or used for. Strengths and weaknesses in application are laid out here, as well.
    3. History covers the known operational history of the class, arranged in chronological order. Ideally, all appearances of the type in canon are described here.

    Each of these three sections may be further subdivided as appropriate. Note: if anything in particular is of overwhelming significance concerning the class, or a preponderance of information is available, a section of its own can be created.

    Individual Starship and Vehicle Articles

    Individual starship and vehicle articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.

    1. Description contains all the details of the design of the ship or vehicle.
    2. History chronicles the known history of the craft in chronological order. Ideally, all appearances of the type in canon are described here.
    3. Commanders and crew (or a similar title such as Owners and operators) provides brief summaries of any individuals of particular import that owned, commanded, or crewed the vessel or vehicle.

    Each of these three sections may be further subdivided as appropriate. Note: if anything in particular is of overwhelming significance concerning the ship or vehicle, or a preponderance of information is available, a section of its own can be created.

    Species articles

    Sentient species articles

    Sentient Species Articles

    Sentient species articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.
    1. Biology and appearance deals with the physical characteristics of the species. This includes descriptions of both their physical, instinctual and mental abilities, with particular emphasis on unique factors.
    2. Society and culture deals with the sociological organization of the species, including such features as language, temperament, and family and societal structures.
    3. History covers the major historical events of the species on its homeworld. This includes such events as wars, discovery by the galactic community, and other important epochs.
    4. [Species] in the galaxy provides an overview of the species' involvement in the galactic community outside of its homeworld, with particular emphasis on species trends and notable individuals. Depending on the available information, this section in particular may be incorporated into the earlier sections.
    Each of these four sections may be further subdivided as appropriate.

    Non-sentient and semi-sentient species articles

    Non-Sentient and Semi-Sentient Species Articles

    Non-sentient and semi-sentient species articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.
    1. Biology and appearance deals with the physical characteristics of the species. This includes descriptions of both their physical, instinctual and mental abilities, with particular emphasis on unique factors.
    2. Behavior (and intelligence) deals with the behavior and organization of the species, including such features as temperament along with societal, relational, reproductive and habitual characteristics. Any discussion on potential sentience or semi-sentience should be included in this section; Addition of "and intelligence" can be used in such articles to further explain the discussion.
    3. History covers the major historical events of the species on its homeworld. This includes such events as wars, discovery by the galactic community, and other important epochs.
    4. [Species] in the galaxy provides an overview of the species' involvement in the galactic community outside of its homeworld, with particular emphasis on species trends and appearances. Depending on the available information, this section in particular may be incorporated into the earlier sections.
    Each of these four sections may be further subdivided as appropriate.

    Battle, mission, and duel articles

    Battle Articles

    Battle articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.
    1. Prelude gives a brief description of the events leading up to the event as information is available. The level of detail in this section is up to the author, but should not take away from the article's subject of the actual event.
    2. The battle describes the event from all related source material. All information should be written from a neutral perspective, with none of the narrative focusing exclusively on the perspective of one side of the conflict. Alternatively, this section can be renamed to more appropriately reflect on the article's name.
    3. Aftermath can be used for any information related to the event that took place after its conclusion as it is available. As with the Prelude, however, the level of detail should not take away from the article's subject, which is the event itself.
    Each of these sections may be further subdivided as appropriate. Note: if something else of significance concerning the event is relevant, a section of its own can be created.

    Force power articles

    Force Power Articles

    Force power articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.
    1. Description gives a detailed description on what the power is and does.
    2. Applications describes how and why the power is used.
    3. Users details the specific instances of the power's use, and by whom.
    Each of these sections may be further subdivided as appropriate. Note: if something else of significance concerning the Force power is relevant, a section of its own can be created.

    Weapons, armor, technology, and equipment articles

    Weapons, Armor, Technology, and Equipment Articles

    Weapons, armor, technology, and equipment articles are to be organized using the following sections. Each of these sections may be subsectioned as necessary.
    1. Description will include any information on the characteristics of the item, such as design, utilization, and variants.
    2. History covers the known use of the item, arranged in chronological order. Ideally, all appearances of the item in canon are described here. Also included are users of the item, detailing the specific instances of the item's use, and by whom.
    Each of these sections may be further subdivided as appropriate. Note: if something else of significance concerning the item is relevant, a section of its own can be created.

    Appearances

    • Bulleted list of films, novels, comics, cartoons, roleplaying adventures, and computer games that the subject has appeared in
    • These are de facto references or sources, but they are listed separately because they are in-universe
    • Includes even the smallest mentions in dialogue, narration, or visual appearance
    • Should be sorted in order of in-universe chronology
    • For novels, make reference to the actual book, not the trilogy.
    • Comic books will be listed strictly by individual issue. Do not list comic story arcs, even if a subject appears in every issue of the arc.
    • Format: name of title only, e.g.:

    Audiobooks

    1. When multiple audiobook editions of a single story are listed, differentiate between editions by specifying the audiobook's publisher within {{C}}:
    2. When a single audiobook edition of a story is listed, the publisher shall only be specified if the listed edition is not the audiobook's mass-market edition, primarily from publishers Random House Audio and Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing:

    Template usage

    The {{ID}} template may be used to denote when an appearance uses an alternate name for a subject.

    • Common usage examples include:
      • Misspellings (example: (as Dack Ralter))
      • Indirect appearances (example: (Indirect appearance only) (as snowspeeder))
      • Call signs used in conjunction with {{Imo}} (example: (Indirect mention only) (as Rogue Eleven))
      • Ambiguous proper-noun references (example: Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin refers to Olys Corellisi using the phrase "from the Corellian"; thus, (as Corellian))
    • {{ID}} may not be used:
      • If the subject is referred to by the actual HeadCanon article title or an abbreviation, alternate capitalization, nickname, or shortened version of its name (example: Jek Tono Porkins vs. Jek Porkins)
      • For names already presented in the article using {{1stID}}
      • On articles with conjectural titles
      • For general phrases and terms (examples: (as Rebel soldier) for a named character; (as attack on Hoth) for Battle of Hoth)

    Note: {{C}} may not be used in substitution of {{ID}} or to circumvent the listed usage rules.

    Mediacat

    In the instance two or more images and/or sound files on Project HeadCanon feature the article's subject, corresponding categories must be created. These must be linked to via the {{Mediacat}} template, which ideally shall be placed immediately below the title of the "Appearances" section (or the "Sources" section in the absence of an "Appearances" section) of the respective article. If the template interferes with the presentation of media titles in the aforementioned sections, it shall be placed immediately below the subsequent section of the article ("Sources" or, ultimately, "Notes and references").

    Sources

    The Sources section is a bulleted list of officially-licensed Star Wars reference material typically presented from a non-narrative, "out-of-universe" perspective. Common examples include West End Games and Wizards of the Coast sourcebooks (ex: Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook, The Clone Wars Campaign Guide), reference books (ex: The New Essential Chronology, The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia), Star Wars Insider articles, StarWars.com encyclopedic entries (ex: Databank, Encyclopedia, and New Databank), and other official non-fiction sources. Note, however, that while the Sources list includes items that are published as real-world canon reference material, many of these sources are nonetheless written as though by an "in-universe" author, such as historian Voren Na'al.

    General rules

    • The Sources list is ordered chronologically by real-world publication date
      • List items according to the publisher's officially announced American release date, even though sources frequently hit the open market earlier than their announced release dates. Items may be listed by foreign release dates if there is a considerable gap between the subsequent American release date, such as several weeks or months, or if no American release date exists.
      • If only an item's publication month and/or year are known, place that item at the end of the month or year. Example: If Source A was published on March 15, 2005 and Source B's publication date is only known as March 2005, list Source A first.
        • However, if an item with only a known publication month and/or year is confirmed to be released by another source, place the first item at the date that the second source was released. Example: If Source A was published in December 2018, but Source B was published on December 15, 2018 and includes confirmation that Source A was released, then list Source A as if its publication date was December 15, 2018 and before Source B.

    Template usage

    The Sources list identifies certain continuity developments for a given subject, such as when a subject was first mentioned in canon, first identified by name, or first pictured. The following templates are used for this purpose: (First mentioned), (First identified as Layout Guide), and (First pictured). Note the following specifics for determining when to use these templates:

    • Sources templates work in conjunction with Appearances list templates
    • If an article uses both (First appearance) and (First mentioned), that means the "mention" came first. An article will not use (First mentioned) if the "appearance" came first.
    • {{1stm}} may be used to specify that a subject's first mention was featured in multiple sources simultaneously (example: (First mentioned, simultaneous with Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary)). When using this template to specify multiple simultaneous items, the template shall only be listed once and on the first applicable item in the Sources list. See Afterburner#Sources as an example.
    • (First identified as Layout Guide) and (First pictured) are primarily used if a subject was first identified by name or pictured in a Sources list item subsequent to the subject's first appearance. For example, Gial Ackbar's first name was revealed in The Essential Guide to Warfare subsequent to the character's appearance in Return of the Jedi. Therefore, his Sources list is formatted like so: *The Essential Guide to Warfare (First identified as Layout Guide)

    The (Mentioned only) tag may not be used in the Sources list, as all Sources list items are "mentioned only" by default. The (Indirect mention only) tag may be used, however. Additionally, items in the Sources list typically should never use the (First appearance) tag, which is primarily used in the Appearances list. Other templates may be used as necessary to denote certain specifics, such as {{C}} (for manual notation), (Picture only), (Quote only), (Cover only), (Appears in flashback(s)), and (Appears in hologram). See a full list of these templates here.

    The {{ID}} template may be used to denote when a source uses an alternate name for a subject.

    • Common usage examples include:
      • Misspellings (example: (as Dack Ralter))
      • Indirect appearances (example: (Indirect appearance only) (as snowspeeder))
      • Call signs used in conjunction with {{Imo}} (example: (Indirect mention only) (as Rogue Eleven))
      • Ambiguous proper-noun references (example: Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin refers to Olys Corellisi using the phrase "from the Corellian"; thus, (as Corellian))
    • {{ID}} may not be used:
      • If the subject is referred to by the actual Wookieepedia article title or an abbreviation, alternate capitalization, nickname, or shortened version of its name (example: Jek Tono Porkins vs. Jek Porkins)
      • For names already presented in the article using {{1stID}}
      • On articles with conjectural titles
      • For general phrases and terms (examples: (as Rebel soldier) for a named character; (as attack on Hoth) for Battle of Hoth)

    Note: {{C}} may not be used in substitution of {{ID}} or to circumvent the listed usage rules.

    Succession box

    Succession boxes serve two purposes: to list the time period for which an individual held a certain post/title, and to provide links to the next known predecessor and/or successor. To avoid issues and disputes, it is best to follow these "do nots":

    • Do not insert succession boxes for titles that were unique to a certain individual and, therefore, result in no predecessors or successors. The same applies if the individual is the only known holder of the title.
    • Do not insert succession boxes if the individual's position in the succession sequence is unclear. This applies, for instance, for such out-of-chronology Dark Lords of the Sith as Tulak Hord and Darth Andeddu.
    • Do not insert succession boxes for something that is not a proper title. For example, a succession box for Palpatine where the title is "Secret de facto leader of the Separatists" (this is a real precedent on Wookieepedia) is most likely to be deleted.

    All succession boxes should be contained within two templates: {{Start box}} and {{End box}}. This ensures that there are no line breaks within succession boxes. Within the {{Succession box}}, there are six possible fields to insert information, all of which must be sourced:

    • title: This field is for the title of the succession box. It is required.
    • years: This field is for the years the position was held or the events occurred. Please limit this to one tenure, and repeat succession boxes as necessary. This field is also required.
    • before: This field is for the nearest known predecessor. See below for conditions.
    • before-years: This field is for the years of the nearest known predecessor.
    • after: This field is for the nearest known successor. See below for conditions.
    • after-years: This field is for the years of the nearest known successor.

    If the individual was the first (last) person to bear a certain title, the "before" input ("after" input) should list "None" without any punctuation. If there are no known predecessors/successors, the corresponding fields should be left blank. However, if there are some known predecessors/successors, the section should read "Eventually <name of the chronologically nearest individual>". (Example: Darth Revan's immediate predecessor as Dark Lord of the Sith is unknown; therefore, the succession box reads "Eventually Exar Kun".)

    In contrast, "Unknown" should not be used in the dates of succession boxes. (Example: "Unknown–0 ABY" should only be "—0 ABY.") See HeadCanon:Manual of Style/Proper use of the dash for more information.

    Notes and references

    • To get the references to show up in this section, use the {{Reflist}} template.
    • Reference lists may not be multi-columned. This feature has been removed from {{Reflist}}.
    • References will only use periods at the end of the citation if the citation is a complete sentence. References that are not complete sentences will not use periods.
    • As a general rule, Project HeadCanon recommends reserving scroll boxes for reference lists to articles that employ no less than forty to fifty individual references. However, this is by no means a hard figure, and final decisions for the use of scroll boxes should be determined by what best suits each individual article.
      • The standard scroll box size may be enlarged for certain articles, but this should be done only in rare cases for presentation purposes. Requests to do so should be made on the article's talk page or article review pages.

    Category

    • Every article must have all applicable categories.
    • Categories should be listed in alphabetical order.
    • MediaWiki allows use of the DEFAULTSORT magic word to eliminate unnecessary coding while still achieving the desired result of categorizing articles by last name (ie, one need not use [[Category:Jedi Masters|Windu, Mace]]; use the below method)
    {{DEFAULTSORT:Windu, Mace}}
[[Category:Jedi Masters]]
[[Category:Males]]
    • Articles beginning with an article ("a," "an," or "the") should be categorized by the first significant word; for example, [[Category:Reference books|New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels, The]].
    • Articles placed in categories should not also be placed in that category's parent category; for example, articles in Category:Aquatic sentient species should not also be placed in Category:Sentient species.
    • {{RelatedCategories}} is used to include a category in the category listing at the bottom of an article without actually including the article in that category. For example,
    {{RelatedCategories
|[[Category:Atrivis sector planets]]
|[[Category:Atrivis sector systems]]
}}

    can be included at the bottom of Atrivis sector. The sector is neither a planet nor a system, but including links to the two categories helps readers find related content. {{RelatedCategories}} should be placed below the actual categories.

    Miscellaneous

    • No artificial white spaces are to be added to mainspace articles.
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