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'''Bold text'''JEDI COUNCIL ALLIANCE tag jedicoun universe 2
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! style="text-align: left; padding: 2em 2em 2em 1em; font-weight: normal;" | <span style="font-size: x-large;">Welcome to the Starfleet&nbsp;Commander community&nbsp;portal.</span><br />This is the place to find out what is happening on the Starfleet Commander wiki.<br />
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*Learn about the wiki, use the manual of styles, read the policies and guidelines.
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*Helping out with completing tasks from the to-do lists.
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*Request new pages, articles, categories or templates.
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*Post new proposals, discuss or commenting on current tasks.
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*Getting help, get in contact with the administrators.
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*Are you a wiki professional? Request user rights and help making the wiki stay clean.
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| [[#Getting started|1 Getting started]]
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| [[#General help|2 General help]]
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| [[#Proposals and requests|5 Proposals and requests]]
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| [[#See also|7 See also]]
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welcome to the jedi council alliance page! i am ghost 1, currently the exec offer of the alliance.
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==Getting started==
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New to a wiki? Learn what a wiki is all about.
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki What is a wiki?]
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*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikipmediawiki Wikipmediawiki] - confused about the difference between Wikipedia, Wikimedia, MediaWiki and wiki? Read this article.
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*All about the wiki software can be found at [http://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki.org].
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*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] &mdash; Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about MediaWiki usage.
  
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we are loosely based on the ideas and beliefs of the jedi from star wars. our main goal is creating a fun game experience for all who are members or that we come across on our travels.
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== General help ==
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===Readers===
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*[[Help:Navigation|How to navigate the wiki]]
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*[[Help:Namespaces|What are namespaces?]]
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*The project - a page about the Starfleet Commander wiki project
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*[[Help:Categories|Using categories]]
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*[[Help:Contents|Help center]]
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*[[Help:Contents/Sandbox|The ''new'' help pages]] ''Note: Currently a Sandbox page.''
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*[[Help:Special pages|Special pages]]
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we are a group of players who strive to have a community based alliance where all player types are welcomed! we have all sorts of play styles from the ultra aggressive to the turtles and miners. every one is welcomed and accepted. we all are in the game together and help each other out with resources, advice, ideas, and defense.
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===Editors===
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*[[{{ns:4}}:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
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*[[Help:Contents|Help pages]]
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*Images
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*Links
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*Templates
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we offer many outposts within the entire known universe. we often group together to gain the advantage of a group support system for all operations.
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===Administrators===
  
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we strive for the betterment of all members by research and infrastructure. this primary idea leads to a more productive game for everyone. no member shall ever be removed for going into diplo mode or if they become inactive as we know real life often comes first!
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* [[Help:Sysops and permissions|Sysops and permissions]]
  
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if interested in joining a truely elite group with more than war in mind, feel free to contact us. message the recruitment officer a message that you saw this in wiki and he will give you the nessacary form to apply with!
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The following features require extra permissions that are not normally granted to all wiki users.
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* [[Help:Protecting and unprotecting pages|Protecting and unprotecting pages]]
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* [[Help:Sysop deleting and undeleting|Sysop deleting and undeleting]]
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* [[Help:Patrolled edits|Patrolled edits]]
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* [[Help:Blocking users|Blocking users]]
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* [[Help:Range blocks|Range IP blocks]]
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* [[Help:Assigning permissions|Assigning permissions]]
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Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for more information on using the wiki software.
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==Contribute and helping out==
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'''General tasks'''
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*Help improve [[{{#special:NewPages}}|new articles and pages]].
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*Check for [[{{#special:LonelyPages}}|unused pages]]. ''Note: A majority of unused or orphan pages are alliance pages that are not properly listed in the [[Alliance List]]''
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'''Cleanups'''
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*Cleanup pages and articles according to the [[{{ns:4]}}:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]].
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::''See also: [[{{ns:4}}:Tasks]] - Ongoing site tasks.  Get involved!''
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*Help cleanup alliance pages by [[:Category:Alliances needing check for existence|checking their existence in game]].
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*Or seek out solutions on issues regarding an alliance page, pages with issues are found in [[:Category:Alliance pages with issues]]
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=== Administrator tasks ===
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* [[Special:RecentChanges/hidepatrolled|Patrol]]&nbsp;new or changed articles and pages.
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==Policies and guidelines==
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{{ns:4}} has many established policies, guidelines, conventions, and traditions. This is a very brief sampling of some of the most important; for more information, see the main [[{{ns:4}}:Policy|policies and guidelines]] page. Policies and guidelines apply to both articles and how to work with fellow editors.
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=== Protected ===
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{{Main|{{ns:4}}:Protected page Policy|Protected page Policy}}
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Some pages on Starfleet Commander are Locked, which means they can not be edited or modified by anyone except an Administrator. Other pages may be Protected, which means they may only be edited by registered users. A page may be protected or locked for any number of reasons; because of high traffic and importance, continuous vandalism, edit wars, and so on.
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=== Images ===
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{{Main|{{ns:4}}:Image Policy|Image Policy}}
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Starfleet Commander allows for the uploading of images for use on article pages and user pages. To allow for the smooth operation of the site and to ensure that no one is offended, this guideline is in place for the uploading and usage of images and image contents.
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Uploading images can be done at the Upload file page. However, some images are subject to immediate deletion if they are determined to serve no purpose, are offensive/inappropriate, or are against Starfleet Commander's productive spirit.
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=== Notability ===
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{{Main|{{ns:4}}:Notability Policy|Notability Policy|}}
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This policy details Starfleet Commander's policies on notability, which is based off Wikipedia's notability policy. Notability determines whether a topic merits its own article. Article topics are required to be notable, or "worthy of notice." It is important to note that a notability determination does not necessarily depend on things like fame, importance, or the popularity of a topic—although those may enhance the acceptability of a subject that meets the guidelines explained below.
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=== Signatures ===
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{{Main|{{ns:4}}:Signature Policy|Signature Policy|}}
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In order to identify users and attribute comments and votes on talk pages, forum threads, and other discussion pages on Starfleet Commander, user comments must be signed. This is particularly important on pages where voting is involved: votes which are unsigned and undated may be considered invalid.
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=== Consensus ===
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*[[Starfleet Commander:Consensus|Consensus rules]]
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==Proposals and requests==
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* Create [[{{#special:WantedPages}}|wanted pages]]
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* Propose new pages, articles, categories or templates
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* [[Project:Requests|Request]] help or actions to be taken.
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=== Current projects ===
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* [[{{ns:5}}:Project Help pages]] - For discussing the help pages.
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* [[{{ns:4}}:Tasks]] - Ongoing site tasks.  Get involved!
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==Questions and answers==
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=== Comments about specific articles ===
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Each article has its own [[Help:Talk pages|talk page]] to ask questions or make constructive comments regarding its content, when you are viewing the article, just click on the '''''discussion''''' link at the top of the page. Bear in mind, however, that the wiki is not a forum for discussion about the topics of articles – comments should be limited to the article's content. For discussions about the topics use the {{ns:4}} [http://forum.playstarfleet.com forum]
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==See also==
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If you have checked the above pages and still need further help, then you can try asking a question at [[{{ns:Project}}:Support desk|the support desk]].
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=== Basic information ===
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* [[{{ns:4}}:About|About the wiki]]
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* [[{{ns:4}}:Copyrights|Copyrights]]
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* [[{{ns:4}}:Language policy|Language policy]]
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* [[{{ns:4}}:Deletion|Deletion]]
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* [[{{ns:4}}:Namespaces|Namespaces]]
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=== Important pages ===
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*[[Starfleet Commander:Shortcut]]
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*[[Starfleet Commander:Policy]]
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*[[Starfleet Commander:Wiki Editors Council]]
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*[[Starfleet Commander:Requests to become a Administrator\Bureaucrat]]
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*[[Special:ListGroupRights]]
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*[[Special:Categories]]
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*[[Starfleet Commander:Voting Page]]
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*[[Special:RecentChanges]]
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*[[Special:SpecialPages]]
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*[[Starfleet Commander:List of administrators/bureaucrats]]
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[[Category:Community]]

Latest revision as of 23:22, 5 April 2012

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SFC Wiki Draft Icon.png This page is under construction or some major changes are in progress.
SFC Wiki Community Portal Image.png
 Welcome to the Starfleet Commander community portal.
This is the place to find out what is happening on the Starfleet Commander wiki.
  • Learn about the wiki, use the manual of styles, read the policies and guidelines.
  • Helping out with completing tasks from the to-do lists.
  • Request new pages, articles, categories or templates.
  • Post new proposals, discuss or commenting on current tasks.
  • Getting help, get in contact with the administrators.
  • Are you a wiki professional? Request user rights and help making the wiki stay clean.
Contents
1 Getting started
2 General help
3 Contribute and helping out
4 Policies and guidelines
5 Proposals and requests
6 Questions and answers
7 See also
 

Getting started

New to a wiki? Learn what a wiki is all about.

General help

Readers

Editors

Administrators

The following features require extra permissions that are not normally granted to all wiki users.

Consult the User's Guide for more information on using the wiki software.

Contribute and helping out

General tasks

Cleanups

See also: Starfleet Commander:Tasks - Ongoing site tasks. Get involved!

Administrator tasks

  • Patrol new or changed articles and pages.

Policies and guidelines

Starfleet Commander has many established policies, guidelines, conventions, and traditions. This is a very brief sampling of some of the most important; for more information, see the main policies and guidelines page. Policies and guidelines apply to both articles and how to work with fellow editors.

Protected

Main article: Protected page Policy

Some pages on Starfleet Commander are Locked, which means they can not be edited or modified by anyone except an Administrator. Other pages may be Protected, which means they may only be edited by registered users. A page may be protected or locked for any number of reasons; because of high traffic and importance, continuous vandalism, edit wars, and so on.

Images

Main article: Image Policy

Starfleet Commander allows for the uploading of images for use on article pages and user pages. To allow for the smooth operation of the site and to ensure that no one is offended, this guideline is in place for the uploading and usage of images and image contents. Uploading images can be done at the Upload file page. However, some images are subject to immediate deletion if they are determined to serve no purpose, are offensive/inappropriate, or are against Starfleet Commander's productive spirit.

Notability

Main article: Notability Policy

This policy details Starfleet Commander's policies on notability, which is based off Wikipedia's notability policy. Notability determines whether a topic merits its own article. Article topics are required to be notable, or "worthy of notice." It is important to note that a notability determination does not necessarily depend on things like fame, importance, or the popularity of a topic—although those may enhance the acceptability of a subject that meets the guidelines explained below.

Signatures

Main article: Signature Policy

In order to identify users and attribute comments and votes on talk pages, forum threads, and other discussion pages on Starfleet Commander, user comments must be signed. This is particularly important on pages where voting is involved: votes which are unsigned and undated may be considered invalid.

Consensus

Proposals and requests

  • Create wanted pages
  • Propose new pages, articles, categories or templates
  • Request help or actions to be taken.

Current projects

Questions and answers

Comments about specific articles

Each article has its own talk page to ask questions or make constructive comments regarding its content, when you are viewing the article, just click on the discussion link at the top of the page. Bear in mind, however, that the wiki is not a forum for discussion about the topics of articles – comments should be limited to the article's content. For discussions about the topics use the Starfleet Commander forum

See also

If you have checked the above pages and still need further help, then you can try asking a question at the support desk.

Basic information

Important pages

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