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Line 10: With the introduction of the [[Clan Invasion]], many new [[Clan]] BattleMech models were introduced with two proper names, one Clan, one [[Inner Sphere]]. These articles are named first with the Clan name, followed by the Inner Sphere name in parenthesis (ex: ''Mist Lynx (Koshi)''). With the introduction of the [[Clan Invasion]], many new [[Clan]] BattleMech models were introduced with two proper names, one Clan, one [[Inner Sphere]]. These articles are named first with the Clan name, followed by the Inner Sphere name in parenthesis (ex: ''Mist Lynx (Koshi)''). − In cases where a 'Mech shares a name with another article's subject (ex: ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' the 'Mech and [[Atlas (system)|Atlas]] the planet), the 'Mech article's title should have the term '''(BattleMech)''' included after the proper name. An exception would be where the primary 'Mech is an [[OmniMech]], wherein the term '''(OmniMech)''' is to included after the proper name. A [[BattleTechWiki:Disambiguation|disambiguation]] page should also be established. + In cases where a 'Mech shares a name with another article's subject (ex: ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' the 'Mech and [[Atlas (planet)|Atlas]] the planet), the 'Mech article's title should have the term '''(BattleMech)''' included after the proper name. An exception would be where the primary 'Mech is an [[OmniMech]], wherein the term '''(OmniMech)''' is to included after the proper name. A [[BattleTechWiki:Disambiguation|disambiguation]] page should also be established. ==Battles & Operations== ==Battles & Operations== Line 57:
Line 57: Some Western cultures use a "double last name" format. Also, people sometimes change their surnames, particularly on marriage. Some Western cultures use a "double last name" format. Also, people sometimes change their surnames, particularly on marriage. − The general rule in such cases is to title the article with the name ''birth name''. Some examples are listed below. + The general rule in such cases is to title the article with the name ''by which the person is best known''. Some examples are listed below. − * [[Danai Liao-Centrella]]; Liao is the last name of her father, Centrella of her mother. + * [[Danai Liao-Centrella]] – Liao is the last name of her father, Centrella of her mother. − * [[Raymond-Roger Marsin]]; Born and known fully as Raymond-Roger, his article would not be shortened to Raymond Marsin. + * [[Raymond-Roger Marsin]] – Born and known fully as Raymond-Roger, his article would not be shortened to Raymond Marsin. − * [[Kym Sorenson]]; On marriage she became Kym Hasek-Davion, so a redirect should be created for Kym Hasek-Davion article title. + * [[Jessica Sandoval-Groell]] – Her maiden name is combined with her married name, for which she was most well known. + * [[Kym Sorenson]] – On marriage she became Kym Hasek-Davion, but she is still best known by the surname Sorenson, so the article title reflects that. + + If a name is the evident choice of the article subject, it is likely to be common; but evidence of actual usage is to be preferred if available. + + Adding or subtracting a second last name artificially, as a disambiguation aid, is rarely advised. The most usual form of the name is the one that should be used. ===Multiple Characters, Same Name=== ===Multiple Characters, Same Name=== − The BattleTech universe, utilizing a feudal aristocracy based on familial lines, has multiple characters that share the same name. For example, [[Ian Davion (26th c.)|Ian Davion]] was a regent of the [[Federated Suns]], and while the first (currently known) to bear that name, is not the one most readers expect to read about, as he lived in the late 2500s (26th c.). Instead, the primary article bearing the name [[Ian Davion]] redirects to the better known and older brother of [[Hanse Davion]], who lived in the late 2900s (30th c.) and early 3000s (31st c.). + The BattleTech universe, utilizing a feudal aristocracy based on familial lines, has multiple characters that share the same name. For example, [[Ian Davion (26th c.)|Ian Davion]] was a regent of the [[Federated Suns]], and while the first (currently known) to bear that name, is not the one most readers expect to read about, as he lived in the late 2500s (26th c.). Instead, the primary article bearing the name [[Ian Davion]] describes the better known and older brother of [[Hanse Davion]], who lived in the late 2900s (30th c.) and early 3000s (31st c.). In the instances where multiple characters share the same name, the character that is best known should receive the primary article title, while all others should be titled with that same name, with the century of most notable activity indicated as well. For example, the latter Ian Davion gets the expected title (ex: [[Ian Davion]]), while the former would be titled with the century for which he served as regent (ex: [[Ian Davion (26th c.)]]. Creating a re-direct from a similarly titled page for the primary character to the main article would also help this character be quickly identified in searches. The '''<nowiki>{{Otheruses}}</nowiki>''' tag should also be employed on each article to lead users to the other characters. In the instances where multiple characters share the same name, the character that is best known should receive the primary article title, while all others should be titled with that same name, with the century of most notable activity indicated as well. For example, the latter Ian Davion gets the expected title (ex: [[Ian Davion]]), while the former would be titled with the century for which he served as regent (ex: [[Ian Davion (26th c.)]]. Creating a re-direct from a similarly titled page for the primary character to the main article would also help this character be quickly identified in searches. The '''<nowiki>{{Otheruses}}</nowiki>''' tag should also be employed on each article to lead users to the other characters. Line 71:
Line 76: *[[Irvine Muir (27th c., grandfather)]], [[Irvine Muir (27th c., father)]], [[Irvine Muir (28th c.)]]. *[[Irvine Muir (27th c., grandfather)]], [[Irvine Muir (27th c., father)]], [[Irvine Muir (28th c.)]]. − Alternatively, if none of the above are sufficient to distinguish two characters with the same name, they may be disambiguated using their primary faction. For example:+ Ordinals (I, II, III, etc.) should only be used when the character is best known by that convention. Otherwise, the above guidance is more appropriate to resolving character identification issues quickly. − − *[[Curtis Fong (Capellan Confederation)]]. − *[[Curtis Fong (Wolf's Dragoons)]]. − − Finally where all the above are shared, characters may be disambiguated by their last known military unit or other distinguishing characteristic, for example [[Herman Manes (XIII Principes)]] or [[Herman Manes (XIV Hastati)]]. − − Ordinals (I, II, III, etc.) should mostly be used as redirects. − − ===Clan Characters=== − The issue of multiple characters sharing the same name is further exacerbated for [[Clan]] characters, since except for [[Bloodnamed]] warriors, most members of the Clans will only have a first name. Accordingly in the first instance there is the issue of how to refer to various types of unblooded Clan characters, and then secondly how to distinguish articles for Clan characters who share the same name. − − The primary rule for naming unblooded Clan characters is to use any surname explicitly mentioned for the character within a canonical source. This may include names like: − − * [[Zane Nova Cat]] (i.e. First Name and Clan Name) which is used for certain [[Abtakha]] warriors, [[freebirth]]s or other unblooded characters during some historical [[Eras]] such as the [[Dark Age]]. − − * [[Vlad Ward|Vlad of the Wards]] (i.e. First Name of the Bloodhouse) which is used by some [[trueborn]] warriors if they have not won a bloodname. − − * [[Peri|Peri Watson]] or [[Igmar Ohlson]] (i.e. First Name and a Surname not officially recognized by the Clans), such as a [[Labname]] or an [[Inner Sphere]] freebirth’s surname from before they joined the Clans. − − Where no surname is mentioned, the secondary rule is that the first given name only is to be used, and no assumption should be made about any unmentioned surname they may be entitled to. For example while some freebirth characters are referred to by their Clan's name such as [[Kandari Falcon]], and some unblooded trueborns are referred to by their bloodhouse such as Vlad of the Wards, neither practice was consistent across different Clans or Eras. − − In instances where multiple Clan characters share the same name, they should be distinguished in order by: − − * The Clan they are affiliated with, in the format "Name (Clan)" such as [[Brin (Clan Smoke Jaguar)]] or [[Brin (Clan Jade Falcon)]]. − − * When there is more than one from the same Clan, their military unit is used, for example [[Saridan (4th Wolf Guards)]] or [[Saridan (352nd Assault)]]. − − * For any Clan character not affiliated with a unit, or for characters affilitated with more than one unit, their phenotype (i.e. Elemental, MechWarrior, Aerospace pilot, etc.) or [[caste]] (i.e. scientist, technician, merchant, laborer, etc.) is given, for example [[Dara (Elemental)]] or [[Nomad (Technician)]]. − − * Next, the century of most notable activity is used in the format "Name (Clan - XXth c.)". − − * If necessary, characters needing to be distinguished from several others of the same Clan, unit, and phenotype living in the same century may have multiple characteristics or additional information included, for example [[Tara (16th Battle - Aerospace pilot)]] and [[Tara (16th Battle - MechWarrior)]], or [[Gera (Gurbeng Garrison - Trinary Twelfth)]] and [[Gera (Gurbeng Garrison - Trinary Fourteenth)]]. − − The '''<nowiki>{{Otheruses}}</nowiki>''' tag may also be employed on each article to lead users to the other characters with the same name. − − ===Real People=== − Another cause of articles for individuals with the same name, are real people who have had an influence on BattleTech such as authors, who then may also have been honored with a canonical or apocryphal fictional BattleTech character. In these cases the real person should be distinguished by reference to their being a person, as follows: − − *[[James Bixby (person)]], a real life person and BattleTech author. − *[[James Bixby (BattleTech)]], an apocryphal character in the 2018 ''[[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]]'' video game, based on the real life person. ==Fiction== ==Fiction== Line 117:
Line 82: ==Military Commands== ==Military Commands== − Per [[BattleTechWiki:Project Military Commands#Guidelines|Project Military Commands]], the guidelines for naming military command articles are as follows: + Per [[BattleTechWiki:Project_Military_Commands#Guidelines|Project Military Commands]], the guidelines for naming military command articles are as follows: − * When article titles involve numbers, the text should always be represented as a number (mind that this only applies to article names and is a deliberate deviation from the [[BattleCorps]] style guide which says numbers below 100 should be spelled out and which should be adhered to otherwise; redirects from spellings with spelled-out numbers may be called for). + * When article titles involve numbers, the text should always be represented as a number (mind that this only applies to article names and is a deliberate deviation from the [[BattleCorps]] style guide which says numbers below 100 should be spelled out and which should be adhered to otherwise; redirects from spellings with spelled-out numbers may be called for): − ** Examples: [[1st Davion Guards]] and [[666th Mechanized Assault (Clan Hell's Horses)]] + ** ''1st Davion Guards'' − * The full name of a command should be used rather than an abbreviation, however common (again, consider creating redirects from common abbreviations). + ** ''666th Mechanized Cluster'' − ** Example: [[Valexa Capellan March Militia]], instead of "Valexa CMM" + * The full name of a command should be used rather than an abbreviation, however common (again, consider creating redirects from common abbreviations): − * All Clan commands should have the Clan name after the title in parenthesis. + **''Valexa Capellan March Militia'', instead of ''Valexa CMM'' − ** Example: [[Golden Keshik (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)]] + * All Clan commands should have the Clan name after the title in parenthesis: − * For all typical Inner Sphere units except from the SLDF, omit "Regiment" from the title; for all typical Clan units, leave "Cluster" off from the title.+ ** ''Golden Keshik (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)'' − ** Examples: [[1st Ghost]] and [[3rd Falcon Talon (Clan Jade Falcon)]], but [[51st Hussar Regiment]] (Star League)+ * If (and only if) it is necessary to disambiguate between titles for other factions (or other article subjects), use the same format as for the Clans, i.e. put the faction behind the formation name in paranthesis. − ** Examples of exceptions: [[17th Recon Regiment]], [[Winfield's Regiment]], [[444th Cluster (Clan Wolverine)]], [[Gamma Cluster (Clan Steel Viper)]] − * If (and only if) it is necessary to disambiguate between titles for any reason, use the same format as for the Clans and put the state (or Clan faction) behind the formation name in parentheses. − ** Examples: [[1st Fleet (Free Worlds League)]] and [[1st Fleet (Star League)]]. ==Products== ==Products== Line 184:
Line 146: ==Disambiguation pages== ==Disambiguation pages== − Disambiguation pages are named after the ambiguous term itself, unless that term has a primary name that is much more notable than all others. For example, the term "Defiance" could be considered equally notable for the [[Defiance (BattleMech)|BattleMech]], the [[Defiance (Aerospace Fighter class)|aerospace fighter]], the [[Defiance (system)|planet]] or the [[Defiance Industries|two]] [[Defiance Motors|companies]]. In that case, a [[Defiance|disambiguation page]] has been established, with the term as the primary page. + Disambiguation pages are named after the ambiguous term itself, unless that term has a primary name that is much more notable than all others. For example, the term "Defiance" could be considered equally notable for the [[Defiance (BattleMech)|BattleMech]], the [[Defiance (Aerospace Fighter)|aerospace fighter]], the [[Defiance (planet)|planet]] or the [[Defiance Industries|two]] [[Defiance Motors|companies]]. In that case, a [[Defiance (disambiguation)|disambiguation page]] has been established, with the term as the primary page. − In examples where one use of the term (ex: [[IlClan]]) overrides all others, the far-more notable article may retain that proper name, with others having the subject following the term in parenthesis (ex: [[IlClan (sourcebook)]], [[IlClan (Era)]]). A disambiguation page, named for the term followed by '''(disambiguation)''' should also be established, to link to all similarly named articles, with a link on the primary article to the disambiguation page. + In examples where one use of the term (ex: [[Inner Sphere]]) overrides all others, the far-more notable article may retain that proper name, with others having the subject follwing the term in parenthesis (ex: [[Inner Sphere (sourcebook)]], [[Inner Sphere (history)]]). A disambiguation page, named for the term followed by '''(disambiguation)''' should also be established, to link to all similarly named articles, with a link on the primary article to the disambiguation page.
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With the introduction of the [[Clan Invasion]], many new [[Clan]] BattleMech models were introduced with two proper names, one Clan, one [[Inner Sphere]]. These articles are named first with the Clan name, followed by the Inner Sphere name in parenthesis (ex: ''Mist Lynx (Koshi)''). | With the introduction of the [[Clan Invasion]], many new [[Clan]] BattleMech models were introduced with two proper names, one Clan, one [[Inner Sphere]]. These articles are named first with the Clan name, followed by the Inner Sphere name in parenthesis (ex: ''Mist Lynx (Koshi)''). | ||
| − | In cases where a 'Mech shares a name with another article's subject (ex: ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' the 'Mech and [[Atlas ( | + | In cases where a 'Mech shares a name with another article's subject (ex: ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' the 'Mech and [[Atlas (planet)|Atlas]] the planet), the 'Mech article's title should have the term '''(BattleMech)''' included after the proper name. An exception would be where the primary 'Mech is an [[OmniMech]], wherein the term '''(OmniMech)''' is to included after the proper name. A [[BattleTechWiki:Disambiguation|disambiguation]] page should also be established. |
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Some Western cultures use a "double last name" format. Also, people sometimes change their surnames, particularly on marriage. | Some Western cultures use a "double last name" format. Also, people sometimes change their surnames, particularly on marriage. | ||
| − | The general rule in such cases is to title the article with the name '' | + | The general rule in such cases is to title the article with the name ''by which the person is best known''. Some examples are listed below. |
| − | * [[Danai Liao-Centrella]]; Liao is the last name of her father, Centrella of her mother. | + | * [[Danai Liao-Centrella]] – Liao is the last name of her father, Centrella of her mother. |
| − | * [[Raymond-Roger Marsin]]; Born and known fully as Raymond-Roger, his article would not be shortened to Raymond Marsin. | + | * [[Raymond-Roger Marsin]] – Born and known fully as Raymond-Roger, his article would not be shortened to Raymond Marsin. |
| − | * [[Kym Sorenson]]; On marriage she became Kym Hasek-Davion, so a | + | * [[Jessica Sandoval-Groell]] – Her maiden name is combined with her married name, for which she was most well known. |
| + | * [[Kym Sorenson]] – On marriage she became Kym Hasek-Davion, but she is still best known by the surname Sorenson, so the article title reflects that. | ||
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| + | If a name is the evident choice of the article subject, it is likely to be common; but evidence of actual usage is to be preferred if available. | ||
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| + | Adding or subtracting a second last name artificially, as a disambiguation aid, is rarely advised. The most usual form of the name is the one that should be used. | ||
===Multiple Characters, Same Name=== | ===Multiple Characters, Same Name=== | ||
| − | The BattleTech universe, utilizing a feudal aristocracy based on familial lines, has multiple characters that share the same name. For example, [[Ian Davion (26th c.)|Ian Davion]] was a regent of the [[Federated Suns]], and while the first (currently known) to bear that name, is not the one most readers expect to read about, as he lived in the late 2500s (26th c.). Instead, the primary article bearing the name [[Ian Davion]] | + | The BattleTech universe, utilizing a feudal aristocracy based on familial lines, has multiple characters that share the same name. For example, [[Ian Davion (26th c.)|Ian Davion]] was a regent of the [[Federated Suns]], and while the first (currently known) to bear that name, is not the one most readers expect to read about, as he lived in the late 2500s (26th c.). Instead, the primary article bearing the name [[Ian Davion]] describes the better known and older brother of [[Hanse Davion]], who lived in the late 2900s (30th c.) and early 3000s (31st c.). |
In the instances where multiple characters share the same name, the character that is best known should receive the primary article title, while all others should be titled with that same name, with the century of most notable activity indicated as well. For example, the latter Ian Davion gets the expected title (ex: [[Ian Davion]]), while the former would be titled with the century for which he served as regent (ex: [[Ian Davion (26th c.)]]. Creating a re-direct from a similarly titled page for the primary character to the main article would also help this character be quickly identified in searches. The '''<nowiki>{{Otheruses}}</nowiki>''' tag should also be employed on each article to lead users to the other characters. | In the instances where multiple characters share the same name, the character that is best known should receive the primary article title, while all others should be titled with that same name, with the century of most notable activity indicated as well. For example, the latter Ian Davion gets the expected title (ex: [[Ian Davion]]), while the former would be titled with the century for which he served as regent (ex: [[Ian Davion (26th c.)]]. Creating a re-direct from a similarly titled page for the primary character to the main article would also help this character be quickly identified in searches. The '''<nowiki>{{Otheruses}}</nowiki>''' tag should also be employed on each article to lead users to the other characters. | ||
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*[[Irvine Muir (27th c., grandfather)]], [[Irvine Muir (27th c., father)]], [[Irvine Muir (28th c.)]]. | *[[Irvine Muir (27th c., grandfather)]], [[Irvine Muir (27th c., father)]], [[Irvine Muir (28th c.)]]. | ||
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| − | Per [[BattleTechWiki: | + | Per [[BattleTechWiki:Project_Military_Commands#Guidelines|Project Military Commands]], the guidelines for naming military command articles are as follows: |
| − | * When article titles involve numbers, the text should always be represented as a number (mind that this only applies to article names and is a deliberate deviation from the [[BattleCorps]] style guide which says numbers below 100 should be spelled out and which should be adhered to otherwise; redirects from spellings with spelled-out numbers may be called for) | + | * When article titles involve numbers, the text should always be represented as a number (mind that this only applies to article names and is a deliberate deviation from the [[BattleCorps]] style guide which says numbers below 100 should be spelled out and which should be adhered to otherwise; redirects from spellings with spelled-out numbers may be called for): |
| − | ** | + | ** ''1st Davion Guards'' |
| − | * The full name of a command should be used rather than an abbreviation, however common (again, consider creating redirects from common abbreviations) | + | ** ''666th Mechanized Cluster'' |
| − | ** | + | * The full name of a command should be used rather than an abbreviation, however common (again, consider creating redirects from common abbreviations): |
| − | * All Clan commands should have the Clan name after the title in parenthesis | + | **''Valexa Capellan March Militia'', instead of ''Valexa CMM'' |
| − | ** | + | * All Clan commands should have the Clan name after the title in parenthesis: |
| − | + | ** ''Golden Keshik (Clan Wolf-in-Exile)'' | |
| − | + | * If (and only if) it is necessary to disambiguate between titles for other factions (or other article subjects), use the same format as for the Clans, i.e. put the faction behind the formation name in paranthesis. | |
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==Disambiguation pages== | ==Disambiguation pages== | ||
| − | Disambiguation pages are named after the ambiguous term itself, unless that term has a primary name that is much more notable than all others. For example, the term "Defiance" could be considered equally notable for the [[Defiance (BattleMech)|BattleMech]], the [[Defiance (Aerospace Fighter | + | Disambiguation pages are named after the ambiguous term itself, unless that term has a primary name that is much more notable than all others. For example, the term "Defiance" could be considered equally notable for the [[Defiance (BattleMech)|BattleMech]], the [[Defiance (Aerospace Fighter)|aerospace fighter]], the [[Defiance (planet)|planet]] or the [[Defiance Industries|two]] [[Defiance Motors|companies]]. In that case, a [[Defiance (disambiguation)|disambiguation page]] has been established, with the term as the primary page. |
| − | In examples where one use of the term (ex: [[ | + | In examples where one use of the term (ex: [[Inner Sphere]]) overrides all others, the far-more notable article may retain that proper name, with others having the subject follwing the term in parenthesis (ex: [[Inner Sphere (sourcebook)]], [[Inner Sphere (history)]]). A disambiguation page, named for the term followed by '''(disambiguation)''' should also be established, to link to all similarly named articles, with a link on the primary article to the disambiguation page. |