Heavy Object Wiki:Layout Guide

This is a guide to recommended article structures and page layouts on the Heavy Object Wiki.

For further questions, queries or discussions regarding any problems, additions and changes to article structure, you can visit the Forum or speak to one of the wiki's administrators. It is recommended that article structure changes should be discussed before implementation to avoid potential problems.

General

 * The lists in the sections below detail recommended headings according to subject type and are arranged according to position. Further subsections may be added to the individual sections depending on the nature of the subject in question and when appropriate.
 * The recommended headings decribed in the lists below should be tagged according to position, with addition '='s added accordingly to increase in indent.
 * It is recommended that no additional styling (e.g. bolding, italics, underlining etc) be applied to the heading texts or image labels (text or gallery).
 * For Chronology sections, novel subtitles are used for the arc name headings (e.g. Heavy Object, An Audition War, Global Shadow etc).
 * When adding headings for events which fall under a particular story arc in the Chronology sections, if the events of the story arc only occur in a particular medium (e.g. novel-only, anime-only, manga-only), you can indicate it by placing the status (e.g. novel-only, anime-only, manga-only) in brackets after the arc name in the heading. At the time of writing, it is likely that only the first of the given examples will be applicable.
 * In general, articles should have a small segment briefly describing the subject in question, between a sentence or two, up to around a paragraph or so, at the top of the article before any headings, and after the stub template and infobox if the article has one. This should include the title of the subject in question near the start.
 * When the subject of the article (or the title thereof) is first mentioned in the first lines of the article (just after the infobox), it is recommended that it is written in bold, with the Japanese and Romaji for it in a bracket immediately after and the Romaji in italics (e.g. Name (JP, Rom)). Certain alternatives may be specified in italics in the bracket, after Romaji. Alternatively, use the Nihongo template to apply the format automatically.
 * Images may be used in the article to illustrate the text's subject matter where appropriate but shouldn't be applied in excess. It is recommended that images placed in the article summaries be placed on alternating sides of the article going down (i.e. if previous image in the section summary was on the right, the next one goes to the left). It is also recommended that image files have a description and licensing tag attached to them. Some pages may use a Gallery section to hold a gallery of selected images with appropriate labels - these should be used to illustrate the appearance of the subject in question and likewise should be applied in excess (i.e. the gallery shouldn't contain any and every image possible, just an appropriate selection).
 * If there is a lack of data for a particular section, they can be either skipped or left for later expansion.
 * If the article concerns an atypical subject which doesn't fit into similar patterns and categories to the examples given in this layout guide, choose section titles appropriate to the subject in question.
 * If there is a discrepancy regarding names, please don't change the articles until the discrepancies can be properly discussed and verified, and a consensus reached.
 * At the time of writing (November 2015), name migration and changes are restricted during the current phase of expansion on the wiki and will remain so until it concludes.

Characters
Character articles begin with a Character Infobox containing data relevant to the character in question (and an image of the character if possible - this picture should display their face), followed by a few sentences briefly describing them.

The following headings (and sub-headings) are then used (in this order), where applicable, for the different sections (standard heading tags, no additional text styling):
 * Etymology: This section contains details regarding the etymology (i.e. background and meaning of names) of the character's name(s).
 * Appearance: This section contains details of the character's appearance and attire.
 * Personality: This section contains details of the character's personality and behavior.
 * Background: This section contains a summary of the character's background and history before the main events of Heavy Object.
 * Chronology: This section contains summaries of the character's involvement in the main story of Heavy Object.
 * Subsections: The summaries are divided between subsections for each of the story arcs involved.
 * Other Appearances: This section contains summaries of the character's involvement in Heavy Object side-stories, non-canon stories and crossover media.
 * Subsections: The summaries are divided between subsections for each of the stories involved.
 * Skills and Abilities: This sections contains details of the character's skills and abilities.
 * Gallery: This section contains an image gallery of selected images of the character. These images should illustrate what the subject in question look like, and should not be placed in excess.
 * Trivia: This section contains selected trivia concerning the character.
 * References: This section contains a list of references used in the article, followed by a navibox if applicable.

Objects/Vehicles
Object or vehicle articles begin with either an Object Infobox or Vehicle Infobox containing data relevant to the craft in question (and an image of the craft if possible), followed by a few sentences briefly describing them.

The primary name used for Objects is the Object's official name (rather than a codename used by the world powers). If it isn't known, then the primary name used in the story narrative (usually the LK codename) will be used until the official one becomes known.

The following headings (and sub-headings) are then used (in this order), where applicable, for the different sections (standard heading tags, no additional text styling):
 * Etymology: This section contains details regarding the etymology (i.e. background and meaning of names) of the subject's name(s).
 * Design: This section contains details of the subject's design and appearance.
 * Technology: This section contains details of the subject's technology and the principles on which they operate.
 * Background: This section contains a summary of the subject's background and history before the main events of Heavy Object.
 * Chronology: This section contains summaries of the subject's involvement in the main story of Heavy Object.
 * Subsections: The summaries are divided between subsections for each of the story arcs involved.
 * Other Appearances: This section contains summaries of the subject's involvement in Heavy Object side-stories, non-canon stories and crossover media.
 * Subsections: The summaries are divided between subsections for each of the stories involved.
 * Gallery: This section contains an image gallery of selected images of the subject. These images should illustrate what the subject in question look like, and should not be placed in excess.
 * Trivia: This section contains selected trivia concerning the subject.
 * References: This section contains a list of references used in the article, followed by a navibox if applicable.

Locations/Weapons/Technology/Factions/Terminology
These articles begin with an infobox, if there is one, containing data relevant to the subject in question (and an image if possible), followed by a few sentences briefly describing it, or just the few sentences.

The following headings (and sub-headings) are then used (in this order), where applicable, for the different sections (standard heading tags, no additional text styling):
 * Etymology: This section contains details regarding the etymology (i.e. background and meaning of names) of the subject's name(s).
 * Principles: This section contains details of the subject and its principles. Content may be integrated into Background depending on the circumstances.
 * Background: This section contains a summary of the subject's background and history before the main events of Heavy Object.
 * Chronology: This section contains summaries of the subject's involvement in the main story of Heavy Object.
 * Subsections: The summaries are divided between subsections for each of the story arcs involved.
 * Other Appearances: This section contains summaries of the subject's involvement in Heavy Object side-stories, non-canon stories and crossover media.
 * Subsections: The summaries are divided between subsections for each of the stories involved.
 * Gallery: This section contains an image gallery of selected images of the subject. These images should illustrate what the subject in question look like, and should not be placed in excess.
 * Trivia: This section contains selected trivia concerning the subject.
 * References: This section contains a list of references used in the article, followed by a navibox if applicable.

Near the end of the article, before Gallery, Trivia or References, in some cases, a list may be placed (e.g. of members in a group or faction, sub-locations at a certain location etc), named depending on the circumstances.

Volumes
Volume articles begin with a Volume Infobox containing data relevant to the volume in question (and an image of the volume's cover if possible), followed by a few sentences briefly describing it.

The following headings (and sub-headings) are then used (in this order), where applicable, for the different sections (standard heading tags, no additional text styling):
 * Publisher's Summary: This section contains the publisher's summary or blurb for the volume.
 * Chapter List: This section contains a list of chapters in the volume.
 * Trivia: This section contains selected trivia concerning the subject (e.g. the source of the volume's subtitle, a tabled list detailing illustrations featured in the volume etc).
 * References: This section contains a list of references used in the article, followed by a navibox if applicable.

Chapters/Episodes
Chapter and episode articles begin with an infobox containing data relevant to the chapter/episode in question (and a representative image if possible)(Note: At time of writing, the relevant infobox has not yet been implemented), followed by a few sentences briefly describing them.

The following headings (and sub-headings) are then used (in this order), where applicable, for the different sections (standard heading tags, no additional text styling):
 * Summary: This section contains a summary of the chapter or episode's plot.
 * Major Events: This section contains a brief list of major events appearing in the chapter or episode.
 * Characters: This section contains a list of characters appearing in the chapter or episode.
 * New Characters: This section contains a list of new characters appearing in the chapter or episode.
 * Technology: This section contains a list of technology appearing in the chapter or episode.
 * Objects: This section contains a list of Objects appearing in the chapter or episode, as well as their affiliations and codenames if applicable.
 * Locations: This section contains a list of locations appearing in the chapter or episode.
 * Adaptation: This section details
 * Trivia: This section contains selected trivia concerning the subject.
 * References: This section contains a list of references used in the article, followed by a navibox if applicable.