Marvel Cinematic Universe 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.

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.

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.
 * The field should be left empty in case no other name than the real one is known.

Species

 * Species field refers to the race the character belongs to.
 * The Conjecture policy allows to identify characters as Humans despite never explicitly stated.
 * See Category:Race for all known races on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Citizenship

 * Citizenship field refers to the citizenships the character has carried.
 * The different citizenships should be arranged in chronlogical order
 * Citizenships are based on Countries for Earth characters, and Planet for extraterrestrial 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.

Age

 * Age field refers to the age of the character.
 * Age is calculated using the date of birth until present day, or until moment of death.
 * 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.

Clearance

 * Clearance field refers to the Clearance Level of the character.
 * This field is only for characters affiliated with S.H.I.E.L.D.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

IDno

 * IDno field refers to the identification number of the character, either as an official identification in a badge, file, etc.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Title

 * Title
 * Common titles include military ranks, political positions or agents for an specific agency.
 * 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.

Movie

 * Movie field refers to the movie 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 film.

Oneshot

 * Oneshot field refers to the Marvel One-Shots 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 One-Shot.

Tv series

 * Tv series field refers to the TV series the character has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * Both the name of the TV series and the name of the episodes should be added to this field.
 * In case the number of appearances exceeds three episodes, only the name of the TV series is added, and the episodes are added instead to the Appearances section of the article.
 * 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 TV series.

Game

 * Game field refers to the video games 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 videogame.

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.

Actor

 * Actor field refers to the actor who has portrayed the character in a live appearance.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Voice actor

 * Voice actor field refers to the actor who has voiced the character without physically portraying him.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

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 ambiguous by Marvel Studios. As such, very few characters fall under this category (e.g. Red Skull, Franklin Hall or Donnie Gill).

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.

Homeplanet

 * Homeplanet field refers to the Planet where the race originated or has been more prominently featured.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Movie

 * Movie field refers to the movie 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 film.

Oneshot

 * Oneshot field refers to the Marvel One-Shots 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 One-Shot.

Tv series

 * Tv series field refers to the TV series the race has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * Both the name of the TV series and the name of the episodes should be added to this field.
 * In case the number of appearances exceeds three episodes, only the name of the TV series is added, and the episodes are added instead to the Appearances section of the article.
 * 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 TV series.

Game

 * Game field refers to the video games 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 videogame.

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.

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.

Movie

 * Movie field refers to the movie the organization 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 film.

Oneshot

 * Oneshot field refers to the Marvel One-Shots 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 One-Shot.

Tv series

 * Tv series field refers to the TV series the character has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * Both the name of the TV series and the name of the episodes should be added to this field.
 * In case the number of appearances exceeds three episodes, only the name of the TV series is added, and the episodes are added instead to the Appearances section of the article.
 * 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 TV series.

Game

 * Game field refers to the video games 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 videogame.

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.

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.

Movie

 * Movie field refers to the movie 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 film.

Oneshot

 * Oneshot field refers to the Marvel One-Shots 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 One-Shot.

Tv series

 * Tv series field refers to the TV series the item has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * Both the name of the TV series and the name of the episodes should be added to this field.
 * In case the number of appearances exceeds three episodes, only the name of the TV series is added, and the episodes are added instead to the Appearances section of the article.
 * 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 TV series.

Game

 * Game field refers to the video games 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 videogame.

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.

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 exists

Name

 * Name field refers to the name the armor has been given besides its numerical designation.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown.

Creator

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

Made

 * Made field refers to the date of creation of the armor.
 * 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.

Users

 * Users field refers to the characters or organizations that have used the armor.
 * 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.

Movie

 * Movie field refers to the movie the armor 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 armor has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any film.

Game

 * Game field refers to the video games the armor 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 armor has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any videogame.

Comic

 * Comic field refers to the comics the armor 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 armor has not appeared or has not been mentioned in any comic.

Preceded by

 * Preceded by field refers to the numerical designation of the previous armor that belongs to the same group of armors.
 * The field should a hyphen if the armor is the first one of his group of armors.

Succeeded by

 * Succeeded by field refers to the numerical designation of the next armor that belongs to the same group of armors.
 * The field should a hyphen if the armor is the last one of his group of armors.

Status

 * Status refers to the current status of the armor.
 * Status list
 * Active: The default status for an armor.
 * Destroyed: Used for armors who have been confirmed to be destroyed beyond use in their last appearance or mention.
 * In Custody: Used for armors whose only copy is safekept in a special containment facility.

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.

Movie

 * Movie field refers to the movie 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 film.

Oneshot

 * Oneshot field refers to the Marvel One-Shots 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 One-Shot.

Tv series

 * Tv series field refers to the TV series the vehicle has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * Both the name of the TV series and the name of the episodes should be added to this field.
 * In case the number of appearances exceeds three episodes, only the name of the TV series is added, and the episodes are added instead to the Appearances section of the article.
 * 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 TV series.

Game

 * Game field refers to the video games 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 videogame.

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.

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.

Flag

 * Flag field refers to an image of the flag of the location subject of the article.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown or inapplicable.

Coat

 * Coat field refers to an image of the seal of the location subject of the article.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown, inapplicable or the Flag field has already been added.

Seal

 * Seal field refers to an image of the seal of the location subject of the article.
 * The field should be left empty in case it is unknown, inapplicable or the Flag field has already been added.

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 Planets, 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.

Movie

 * Movie field refers to the movie 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 film.

Oneshot

 * Oneshot field refers to the Marvel One-Shots 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 One-Shot.

Tv series

 * Tv series field refers to the TV series the location has either fully appeared or has been mentioned.
 * Both the name of the TV series and the name of the episodes should be added to this field.
 * In case the number of appearances exceeds three episodes, only the name of the TV series is added, and the episodes are added instead to the Appearances section of the article.
 * 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 TV series.

Game

 * Game field refers to the video games 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 videogame.

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.