GhostBlade Wiki:Layout Guide/Templates

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

Infobox Image
Every infobox for an in-universe article must have a high-quality image regarding the subject of the article. However, there is a protocol to decide which image suits better the infobox image.


 * Images must always come from a GhostBlade Universe related media.
 * Unless there is no other image available, images must never be a Set photo or illustration, though the illustration is preferred if it is released as a promotional image instead of concept art.
 * The image must be an accurate high-quality portrait of the character's latest/current appearance.
 * When available, a promotional image or textless poster is preferred over a screenshot, as long as the image is reflective of the subject's latest/current appearance. If it is not, then a high-quality screenshot must be added.
 * Location images must be devoid of written labels with its name over the image, as they are intended to be an in-universe image of the location.

Real Name

 * Real Name field refers to the Character's current full legal name without abbreviated forms.
 * Do not put any abbreviated forms, codenames or aliases here.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.
 * Under the real name of the character there should be the Chinese translation of the name.

Alias

 * Alias field refers to all abbreviated forms of his legal name, codenames or aliases the character has been referred by.
 * The different names should be arranged in hierarchical order: First the usual abbreaviated forms of the legal name, second the codenames, and last the different alias the characters may have.
 * In case there are more than one name in each field, the names should be arranged chronologically within their hierarchical order.
 * Every different entry in this field needs to be properly referenced to its first appearance.
 * The field should be left empty in case no other name than the real one is known.
 * To the right of any given alias there should be the correct Chinese translation.

Species

 * Species field refers to the race the character belongs to.
 * The Conjecture policy allows to identify characters as Humans despite never explicitly stated. Some times, it can also be applied to other races, as explained in that policy.
 * See Category:Race for all known races on the GhostBlade Wiki.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Nationality

 * Nationality field refers to the citizenships the character has carried.
 * The different nationalities should be arranged in chronlogical order
 * Nationality are based on Cities (especially the Kingdom of Haiqin) for GhostBlade characters.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Gender

 * Gender field refers to the gender of the character.
 * Options are Male and Female
 * In case a species is particularly genderless, a gender can be assigned based in references.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

DOB

 * DOB field refers to the date of birth of the character.
 * Date must be presented in the "Month-Day-Year" format.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

DOD

 * DOD field refers to the date of death of the character.
 * Date must be presented in the "Month-Day-Year" format.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Title

 * Title field refers to the rank, job or position held by a character, usually within an organization.
 * Common titles include military ranks and political positions.
 * External links to Wikipedia should be added in case the title requires an explanation.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Affiliation

 * Affiliation field refers to any team, group or organization the character is or has been affiliated with.
 * Links to the organization should be added, either internal links to the page about of the organization in the wiki, or to general Wikipedia when internal links are unavailable.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Status

 * Status refers to the current status of the character as of the character's last appearance or mention.
 * Status list
 * Alive: The default status for a character.
 * Deceased: Used for characters who have been confirmed as having died in their last appearance or mention.
 * In Custody: Used for characters who are alive, but are currently imprisoned and/or deprived of freedom.
 * Unknown: Used for characters whose status has been intentionally left.

Comic

 * Comic field refers to the comics the character has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * In case of mention, a small tag must be added with the word "mentioned", either for spoken or written mentions.
 * The field should be left empty if the character has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any comic.
 * To the right of every comic there should be the correct Chinese translation.

Alias

 * Alias field refers to all aliases the race has been referred by.
 * In case there are more than one ales, the names should be arranged chronologically.
 * The field should be left empty in case no other name than the real one is known.
 * To the right of any given alias there should be the correct Chinese translation.

Comic

 * Comic field refers to the comics the race has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * In case of mention, a small tag must be added with the word "mentioned", either for spoken or written mentions.
 * The field should be left empty if the race has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any comic.
 * To the right of every comic there should be the correct Chinese translation.

Founder

 * Founder field refers to the character or characters that created the organization.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Leader

 * Leader field refers to the character or characters that lead the organization.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Members

 * Members field refers to the characters that belong to the organization, no matter their position.
 * In case the number of members is too high, only the most important characters that belong to the organization will be listed in the template.
 * The field should be left empty in case no members are known by name.

Formermembers

 * Formermembers field refers to the characters that belonged to the organization in the past, no matter their position..
 * In case the number of former members is too high, only the most important characters that belong to the organization will be listed in the template.
 * The field should be left empty in case no former members are known by name or there are no former members.

Vehicles

 * Vehicles field refers to the different Vehicles used by members of the organization.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Headquarters

 * Headquarters field refers to the facility that served as primary central station and base of operations of the organization.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Locations

 * Locations field refers to the different worldwide locations where the organization is or has been active.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Affiliation

 * Affiliation field refers to any team, group or organization, the organization is or has been affiliated with.
 * Links to the organizations should be added, either internal links to the page about of the organization in the wiki, or to general Wikipedia when internal links are unavailable.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Comic

 * Comic field refers to the comics the character has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * In case of mention, a small tag must be added with the word "mentioned", either for spoken or written mentions.
 * The field should be left empty if the organization has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any comic.
 * To the right of every comic there should be the correct Chinese translation.

Creator

 * Creator field refers to the character or organization that first created the item.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Made

 * Made field refers to the date of creation of the item.
 * Do not put anything other than a specific date. The tags "Before Year of first appearance" are an obvious remark that must be avoided.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Owners

 * Owners field refers to the characters or organizations that have owned the item.
 * In case there are more than one owner, the names should be arranged chronologically.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Users

 * Users field refers to the characters or organizations that have used the item.
 * In case there are more than one user, the names should be arranged chronologically.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Comic

 * Comic field refers to the comics the item has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * In case of mention, a small tag must be added with the word "mentioned", either for spoken or written mentions.
 * The field should be left empty if the item has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any comic.
 * To the right of every comic there should be the correct Chinese translation.

Status

 * Status refers to the current status of the item.
 * Status list
 * Active: The default status for an item.
 * Destroyed: Used for items who have been confirmed to be destroyed beyond use in their last appearance or mention.
 * In Custody: Used for items whose only copy is safekept in a special containment facility.
 * In Use: Used for widespread items that, despite one of the copy may have been destroyed, it is still actively used.
 * Discontinued: Used for items that have not been destroyed, but are not used anymore, either for having been replaced or because its main user no longer exist.

Builder

 * Builder field refers to the character or organization that first created the vehicle.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Owners

 * Owners field refers to the characters or organizations that have owned the vehicle.
 * In case there are more than one owner, the names should be arranged chronologically.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Users

 * Users field refers to the characters or organizations that have used the vehicle.
 * In case there are more than one user, the names should be arranged chronologically.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Passengers

 * Passengers field refers to the characters or organizations that have been inside the vehicle but had not directly used it.
 * In case there are more than one passenger, the names should be arranged chronologically.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or it is confirmed there have been no passengers.

Prisoners

 * Prisoners field refers to the characters that have been imprisoned inside the vehicle.
 * In case there are more than one prisoner, the names should be arranged chronologically.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or it is confirmed there have been no prisoners.

Speed

 * Speed field refers to the maximum speed the vehicle is capable of reaching.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Weapons

 * Weapon field refers to the built-in weapons that carries the vehicle.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or it is confirmed there have no weapons.

Comic

 * Comic field refers to the comics the vehicle has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * In case of mention, a small tag must be added with the word "mentioned", either for spoken or written mentions.
 * The field should be left empty if the vehicle has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any comic.
 * To the right of every comic there should be the correct Chinese translation.

Status

 * Status refers to the current status of the vehicle.
 * Status list
 * Active: The default status for a vehicle.
 * Destroyed: Used for vehicles who have been confirmed to be destroyed beyond use in their last appearance or mention.
 * In Custody: Used for vehicles whose only copy is safekept in a special containment facility.
 * In Use: Used for widespread vehicles that, despite one of the copy may have been destroyed, it is still actively used.
 * Discontinued: Used for vehicles that have not been destroyed, but are not used anymore, either for having been replaced or because its main user no longer exists

Continent

 * Continent field refers to the Continent the location belongs to.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Location

 * Location field refers to other locations where the location subject of the article resides in.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Interest

 * Interest field refers to other locations within the location subject of the article.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Notable

 * Notable field refers to the characters that have been born or inhabit the location.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Population

 * Population field refers to the demonym of the location.
 * This field only applies to Continents and Countries.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Affiliation

 * Affiliation field refers to any team, group or organization the character is or has been affiliated with.
 * Links to the organization should be added, either internal links to the page about of the organization in the wiki, or to general Wikipedia when internal links are unavailable.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Comic

 * Comic field refers to the comics the location has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * In case of mention, a small tag must be added with the word "mentioned", either for spoken or written mentions.
 * The field should be left empty if the location has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any comic.
 * To the right of every comic there should be the correct Chinese translation.