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− | {| class="va-infobox" | + | <noinclude> |
+ | This template is depreciated. | ||
+ | * Please replace this template with either [[Template:SophontData]], [[Template:Animal]], or [[Template:Animal simple]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | </noinclude>{| class="va-infobox" | ||
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! colspan="2" style="background: #ffa0ff;" | {{{name}}} | ! colspan="2" style="background: #ffa0ff;" | {{{name}}} | ||
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| colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller; border-top: 1px solid #aaa;" | {{{footnote}}} | | colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller; border-top: 1px solid #aaa;" | {{{footnote}}} | ||
− | |}<noinclude>[[Category: Infobox|Race]][[Category: Templates|Race]] | + | |}<noinclude>[[Category: Creature]][[Category: Infobox|Race]][[Category: Sophont]][[Category: Templates|Race]] |
+ | This template is used for articles about races, or alien creatures, both inteligent, or [[Sentient]] ([[sophont]]s), and not intelligent ([[creature]]s). | ||
− | == | + | === Parameter: Name === |
− | + | * Please insert the name of the alien species (race), intelligent sophont or non-sophontic creature. | |
+ | ** Whenever possible, article names for alien species (races) should be in singular form, not plural. (e.g. Aslan, not ''Aslans'') | ||
+ | ** It is understood that many names for alien species only come in a collective, plural form, or that some words are the same in singular or plural forms. | ||
+ | * And that sometimes, the best known form of the name of an alien species (race) is in the plural. | ||
+ | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Image === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
− | * Insert an image of the alien. | + | * Insert an image of the alien species (race). |
− | * Please ensure that the image is used legally by permission of the user, an open copyright, a free-use image, or other legal means. | + | ** Please ensure that the image is used legally by permission of the user, an open copyright, a free-use image, or other legal means. |
− | === | + | === parameter: Caption === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
− | * Please write a brief caption, that | + | * Please write a brief caption, that describes the image (e.g. A typical Hiver). |
− | * Please do not over-describe the image. | + | ** Please do not over-describe the image. There is limited space. |
− | === | + | === Parameter: Status === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
* [[Major Race]] | * [[Major Race]] | ||
* [[Minor Race]] | * [[Minor Race]] | ||
* [[Minor Human Race]] | * [[Minor Human Race]] | ||
− | * [[Ethnic Group]] | + | * [[Ethnic Group]] |
+ | ** An Ethnic group is a large group of [[Sophont]]s classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background. This may include divisions within a [[:Category: Races|Race]], e.g. [[Vargr]] have many different cultural groups. Or an ethnic group may include members of several races with a shared cultural background, like the [[Darrian]]s. | ||
+ | ** Please see the ''Ethnic Groups'' entry, for more information. | ||
* Unknown | * Unknown | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Classification === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
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* Reducer/chemotroph | * Reducer/chemotroph | ||
* Reducer/radiosynthetic-autotroph | * Reducer/radiosynthetic-autotroph | ||
− | * Reducer/plasmosythetic- | + | * Reducer/plasmosythetic-autotroph |
* Ergivore | * Ergivore | ||
* Ergivore/parasite | * Ergivore/parasite | ||
* Unknown | * Unknown | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | * Please see [[Animal classification]] for more information. | + | ** Please see [[Animal classification]] for more information. |
− | === | + | === Parameter: Size === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
* Please enter a height, using SI metric notation (e.g. 1.6 m). | * Please enter a height, using SI metric notation (e.g. 1.6 m). | ||
− | * It is acceptable to also enter an Imperial height as additional information to the SI metric entry (e.g. 1.6 m / 5'2"). The Imperial measure may be rounded to the nearest whole number. | + | ** It is acceptable to also enter an Imperial height as additional information to the SI metric entry (e.g. 1.6 m / 5'2"). The Imperial measure may be rounded to the nearest whole number. |
− | * It would be ok to use unit of volume as well. | + | ** It would be ok to use unit of volume as well. |
* Unknown | * Unknown | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
+ | ** Please see the [[GURPS Traveller]] book for information on the cribbed version of the SI metric system used for GURPS Traveller. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Weight === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
* Please enter a weight, using SI metric notation (e.g. 6.0 kg). | * Please enter a weight, using SI metric notation (e.g. 6.0 kg). | ||
− | * It is acceptable to also enter an Imperial weight as additional information to the SI metric entry (e.g. 6.0 kg / 13 lbs). The Imperial measure may be rounded to the nearest whole number. | + | ** It is acceptable to also enter an Imperial weight as additional information to the SI metric entry (e.g. 6.0 kg / 13 lbs). The Imperial measure may be rounded to the nearest whole number. |
* Unknown | * Unknown | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
+ | ** Please see the [[GURPS Traveller]] book for information on the cribbed version of the SI metric used for Traveller. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Homeworld === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
* Please enter the species' homeworld. (e.g. Zhodane or [[Zhodane]]) | * Please enter the species' homeworld. (e.g. Zhodane or [[Zhodane]]) | ||
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* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Multi-world === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
* Empire | * Empire | ||
− | * 18-Empire (The ''18'' represents the number of worlds in the empire.) | + | * 18-Empire (The ''18'' represents the number of worlds in the empire.) |
+ | ** Many empire have countless worlds, or an unknown number of worlds, as members. In these cases, simply use the ''empire'' entry. | ||
* Yes | * Yes | ||
* No | * No | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Canon === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
* Yes | * Yes | ||
* No | * No | ||
− | |||
− | |||
* Unknown | * Unknown | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Extinct === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
− | * Extinct | + | * Yes (Extinct) |
− | * Extant | + | * No (Extant) |
* Unknown | * Unknown | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Reference === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
− | * | + | * Single definitive source of information from the source entries |
− | |||
* Unknown | * Unknown | ||
* Or other entries as appropriate. | * Or other entries as appropriate. | ||
− | === | + | === Parameter: Footnote === |
The following entries are suggested for this category: | The following entries are suggested for this category: | ||
− | * Please enter | + | * Please enter any necessary footnotes. |
− | * | + | * Or other entries as appropriate.</noinclude> |
− | |||
− | |||
− | </noinclude> |
Latest revision as of 18:19, 13 January 2018
This template is depreciated.
- Please replace this template with either Template:SophontData, Template:Animal, or Template:Animal simple.
{{{name}}} | |
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{{{image}}} {{{caption}}} | |
Status | {{{intel}}} |
Classification | {{{type}}} |
Size | {{{size}}} |
Weight | {{{weight}}} |
Homeworld | {{{home}}} |
Multi-world | {{{multi}}} |
Canon | {{{canon}}} |
Extinct | {{{extinct}}} |
Reference | {{{ref}}} |
{{{footnote}}} |
This template is used for articles about races, or alien creatures, both inteligent, or Sentient (sophonts), and not intelligent (creatures).
Parameter: Name[edit]
- Please insert the name of the alien species (race), intelligent sophont or non-sophontic creature.
- Whenever possible, article names for alien species (races) should be in singular form, not plural. (e.g. Aslan, not Aslans)
- It is understood that many names for alien species only come in a collective, plural form, or that some words are the same in singular or plural forms.
- And that sometimes, the best known form of the name of an alien species (race) is in the plural.
- Or other entries as appropriate.
Parameter: Image[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Insert an image of the alien species (race).
- Please ensure that the image is used legally by permission of the user, an open copyright, a free-use image, or other legal means.
parameter: Caption[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Please write a brief caption, that describes the image (e.g. A typical Hiver).
- Please do not over-describe the image. There is limited space.
Parameter: Status[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Major Race
- Minor Race
- Minor Human Race
- Ethnic Group
- An Ethnic group is a large group of Sophonts classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background. This may include divisions within a Race, e.g. Vargr have many different cultural groups. Or an ethnic group may include members of several races with a shared cultural background, like the Darrians.
- Please see the Ethnic Groups entry, for more information.
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
Parameter: Classification[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Herbivore
- Herbivore/filter
- Herbivore/grazer
- Herbivore/intermittent
- Omnivore/gather
- Omnivore/hunter
- Omnivore/hunter-gatherer
- Omnivore/eater
- Carnivore
- Carnivore/chaser
- Carnivore/pouncer
- Carnivore/trapper
- Carnivore/siren
- Carnivore/killer
- Scavenger
- Scavenger/hijacker
- Scavenger/intimidator
- Scavenger/carrion-eater
- Reducer
- Reducer/scavenger
- Reducer/autotroph
- Reducer/phototroph
- Reducer/chemotroph
- Reducer/radiosynthetic-autotroph
- Reducer/plasmosythetic-autotroph
- Ergivore
- Ergivore/parasite
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
- Please see Animal classification for more information.
Parameter: Size[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Please enter a height, using SI metric notation (e.g. 1.6 m).
- It is acceptable to also enter an Imperial height as additional information to the SI metric entry (e.g. 1.6 m / 5'2"). The Imperial measure may be rounded to the nearest whole number.
- It would be ok to use unit of volume as well.
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
- Please see the GURPS Traveller book for information on the cribbed version of the SI metric system used for GURPS Traveller.
Parameter: Weight[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Please enter a weight, using SI metric notation (e.g. 6.0 kg).
- It is acceptable to also enter an Imperial weight as additional information to the SI metric entry (e.g. 6.0 kg / 13 lbs). The Imperial measure may be rounded to the nearest whole number.
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
- Please see the GURPS Traveller book for information on the cribbed version of the SI metric used for Traveller.
Parameter: Homeworld[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Please enter the species' homeworld. (e.g. Zhodane or Zhodane)
- It would be most appropriate, and comprehensive, to enter the homeworld with sector data information. (e.g. Zhodane (Zhodane 2719))
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
Parameter: Multi-world[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Empire
- 18-Empire (The 18 represents the number of worlds in the empire.)
- Many empire have countless worlds, or an unknown number of worlds, as members. In these cases, simply use the empire entry.
- Yes
- No
- Or other entries as appropriate.
Parameter: Canon[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Yes
- No
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
Parameter: Extinct[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Yes (Extinct)
- No (Extant)
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
Parameter: Reference[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Single definitive source of information from the source entries
- Unknown
- Or other entries as appropriate.
Parameter: Footnote[edit]
The following entries are suggested for this category:
- Please enter any necessary footnotes.
- Or other entries as appropriate.