Forum:CT:OOU Media Index pages

Out of Universe Index pages

Example: (Index:Star Wars Outlaws)
Out of universe index pages are an optional subpage that can be created in the Index namespace as Index:PAGENAME for any piece of media's article. These index pages can consist of three main sections: External index, Internal index, and Internal databank; All detailed below.

External index

Example: (Index:Untitled Star Wars Resistance episode (Ax Tagrin))
A single list of appearances and mentions of the piece of media in other media from the Notes and references section or External links section chronological release order with release date and without any accompanying quotes or images. Such material should be directly related to the piece of media that is the subject of the article, such as autobiographies or podcast interviews.

Internal index

A single alphabetical list of in universe subjects that appear or are mentioned in the media. Each entry will list a subject followed by an mdash; then provide information to aid a reader in locating the subject within the media. These are particularly useful for large media such as video games but can be created for any piece of media. Index articles for pieces of media like reference books which often include their own indexes can utilize and expand upon index provided by the book.

Alphabetical sorting

• Characters should be sorted by surname/family name. Example: Skywalker, Anakin
  • Note that not all character's surnames are their last names. Example: Din Grogu, Din Djarin
• Sorting should ignore articles used in names. Example: Broken Hoof, The

Internal databank

A section on the index page that includes photos and screenshots of parts of the piece of media. These take the form of lists or tables which include but not limited to the screenshot, the name, and a transcription of any lore included in the screenshot. These are useful for documenting limited time events, information that may not remain available after the lifetime of a game or difficult to find information. Important: the media databank is not meant to include whole copies of a piece of media such as player handbooks or comics.

Examples from different media types

• Audiobooks — images of packaging with publication or other credit information.
• Board games and card games — sections of rule books with relevant lore.
• Books — images of publication or other credit information.
• Comics — images of publication or other credit information.
• Film — screenshots of Aurebesh and other written languages shown within the media.
• Toys — images of packaging with relavent publishing information.
• Video Games — cosmetics, codex, collectibles, events, items and quests info

• Internal indexes and databanks: The internal index and databank sections of the index page of an out of universe media article, such as Star Wars Outlaws and Star Wars: Hunters, do not need to be sourced as they are self sourced to the media. This does not apply to the external index section which should still be sourced.