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A '''featured article''' exemplifies our very best work and features high standards of writing and presentation. The content of a featured article should be of a standard where it can be held up as an example for people trying to develop other articles of a similar theme. It should have the following attributes:
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#It is well-written, comprehensive and accurate.
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#It has images and other media where they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct captions.
'''Featured articles''' are considered to be some of the best articles 118Wiki has to offer, as determined by our editors. They are used as examples for writing other articles. The system of nomination and support is loosely based upon [[wp:Wikipedia:Featured articles|Wikipedia Featured Articles]].  
#It includes links to other articles where appropriate.
#It is of appropriate length, staying focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail.


==[[Image:Cscr-candidate.png|16px]] [[:Category:Featured Article Candidates|Featured Article Candidates]]==
The content of a featured article should be of a standard where it can be held up as an example for people trying to develop other articles of a similar theme. They should be:
:''Before posting a nomination here, please tag the candidate page with <nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:FAC|FAC]]<nowiki>}}</nowiki>''
*Well-written, comprehensive and accurate.
*Have images and other media where they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct captions.
*Include links to other articles where appropriate.
*Be of appropriate length, staying focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail.


You are permitted to nominate articles you have written yourself, but you need the support of '''at least two other wiki editors''' before [[118Wiki:Operations]] members can promote the article. When the article is promoted discussion will be moved to <nowiki>[[Talk:[Article name]/FA Discussion]]</nowiki>.
'''Please add Featured Article Candidates below.'''
==[[Image:Cscr-candidate.png|16px]] Current Featured Article Candidates==
:''Please place each candidate article title as a linked level 3 header (like <nowiki>===[[this]]===</nowiki>) below this italicised instruction text. The newest candidate is to be placed nearest the top. Please add '''Support''', '''Oppose''' or '''Comment''' in bold in front of your first constructive comment in reply to an article name and stamp each comment with 4 tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. If you wish to switch your opinion, strikethrough your previous stance (by surrounding with <nowiki><s> and </s></nowiki> <s>'''like this'''</s>) and post your new stance before your comment.''
:''Please place each candidate article title as a linked level 3 header (like <nowiki>===[[this]]===</nowiki>) below this italicised instruction text. The newest candidate is to be placed nearest the top. Please add '''Support''', '''Oppose''' or '''Comment''' in bold in front of your first constructive comment in reply to an article name and stamp each comment with 4 tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. If you wish to switch your opinion, strikethrough your previous stance (by surrounding with <nowiki><s> and </s></nowiki> <s>'''like this'''</s>) and post your new stance before your comment.''


===[[Andorian]]===
===[[Writing Improvement Squadron]]===
'''Support as Nominator''': Similar to the Aenar below, but this is an excellent example of a more in-depth species writeup. The layout is very good and well divided supported by good, relevant images. The way the article is broken down allows the reader to have a quick look at Andorians or really investigate them in depth. there is a wealth of information available without is being overwhelming. [[User:Hutch|Hutch]] 14:39, 20 December 2009 (UTC)
'''Support''' This page gives a number of resources for people who wish to improve their writing. I even refer to this page from time to time as a refresher and think it's helpful even after ten years in this group! [[User:Alora DeVeau|Alora DeVeau]] ([[User talk:Alora DeVeau|talk]]) 18:32, 9 July 2024 (EDT)


===[[Aenar]]===
'''Comment:''' It's a good page, in that it links to a lot of other, very useful pages... But I'm not sure that as a ''page'' itself, it's really worthy of being promoted as a Featured Article? I'd like to have more discussion on this at least. [[User:Gnai|Gnai]] ([[User talk:Gnai|talk]]) 17:17, 10 July 2024 (UTC)
'''Support as Nominator''': I think this is an excellent example of a '''Species''' writeup. It gives you all the data needed to be able to use them as well as visual images to support the article itself. [[User:Canreb|Canreb]] 19:04, 31 October 2009 (EDT)


'''Support''': It is a very concise species page considering they're a fairly minor species. Everything you need in one place, good descriptions and very informative. Layout is a good example of a 'standard' layout although there is a large gap between two of the sections which could do with tightening. [[User:Hutch|Hutch]] 14:34, 20 December 2009 (UTC)
'''Comment''': I agree with Gnai's current sentiment here, but I do think some of the pages linked to on this page could make for good nominations themselves! [[User:Niev Galanis|Niev Galanis]] ([[User talk:Niev Galanis|talk]]) 06:47, 12 July 2024 (UTC)


===[[Reynolds, Quinn|Lt. Cmdr Quinn Reynolds]]===
'''Oppose''': As the others have already said, this is a good and important page, but it's not a particularly good article; it's not an article to begin with, but rather an index of articles. The featured articles are judged by specific criteria, and those criteria just aren't applicable to this page. It should be spammed everywhere so even the most wiki adverse cadets can find it, but I don't think it should be promoted to an FA. --[[User:Jovenan|Jovenan]] ([[User talk:Jovenan|talk]]) 20:57, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
'''Support as Nominator''': This seems to have been a bit quiet of late so I thought I'd nominate another article and have a read of the others.
Quinn's profile is another fine example of a character bio. It shows the potential of the 118wiki, how far you can expand your character history if you want. It has a good layout, too, spread over a few pages that don't overwhelm the reader with too much info at once. [[User:Hutch|Hutch]] 12:42, 17 January 2009 (EST)
:'''Support:''' I agree. This is a great example of a character page. I especially like the pictures that are throughout her page. Flows well. [[User:Alana|Alana]] 13:22, 17 January 2009 (EST)
:'''Support:''' I like this character page, its got just the right amount of detail to it and it flows smoothly throughout.--[[User:Danielwood7|Danielwood7]] 05:26, 2 September 2009 (EDT)
:'''Comment:''' A wonderfully written article for sure, but the nav at the center of the page is overpowering, if not distracting.  Perhaps a reduction of size and it would have my support. [[User:Lance|Lance]] 13:35, 1 October 2009 (EDT)
:'''Comment:''' Well...  I actually do like my nav the way it is and I have no intention of changing it any time soon.  Since I've been sat on the FA Candidate's list for nearly a year now, I would appreciate it if people could come to a decision either way. :o)  --[[User:Quinn|Quinn]] /<sup>[[User talk:Quinn|talk page]]</sup> 00:58, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
:'''Comment:''' I have to agree with Quinn here, she has three support votes, more than anyother article, a decision should've been made.--[[User:Danielwood7|Danielwood7]] 22:36, 11 December 2009 (UTC)
:'''Comment:''' The page has already been submitted to discussion.  Sorry this has taken so long, we will hopefully give you a response soon, as well as to all the other articles up for review at this time. [[User:Lance|Lance]] 22:42, 11 December 2009 (UTC)


===[[Warp Drive and the Ithassa Five]]===
===[[Robin Hopper]]===
'''Support as Nominator''': A wonderfully in-depth and thoughtful article about a band on the periphery of simming. Ethan may have just made them up, but if you read this article, you'd never know it. If we can create articles like this about a band that showed up at an inter-ship celebration one night, just think of the kind of insightful and enlightening articles we could create about characters and things we sim about every day! Great Job, Ethan! -[[User:Jackford B. Kolk|Lt. Kolk]] 17:14, 26 October 2008 (EDT)


: '''Comment''': <s>Probably should be a page on it's own rather than a sub-page.</s> Good level of detail but needs to be copy-edited for typos, overuse of bold text & things like inter-wiki links. Just added a category and changed another. Not far off at the moment though. - [[User:Salak|<font color="maroon">Lt Cmdr. Salak</font>]][[Image:Nav-PhoenixC.jpg|30px|USS Tiger]]<sup><i>[[User talk:Salak|Talk]]</i></sup> 17:22, 26 October 2008 (EDT)
'''Support as nominator:''' I think this nomination speaks for itself, even if only going by how many character pages have borrowed from or been inspired by Robin's page. It's beautifully done, and very comprehensive. [[User:Gnai|Gnai]] ([[User talk:Gnai|talk]]) 19:42, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
: '''Comment''': Agreed -- all the bolding needs to go. Add a list at the bottom for the members, as well. :) --[[User:FltAdml. Wolf|Wolf]] /<sup>[[User talk:FltAdml. Wolf|talk page]]</sup> 01:07, 16 December 2008 (EST)
: '''Comment''': Likewise. I really like the article & think it's fun. No problem with the wiki links but the bold type all over the place does jar a bit. [[User:Hutch|Hutch]] 12:54, 17 January 2009 (EST)


===[[Previous ships called Independence]]===
'''Support''': As one of the people that leaned a lot on Robin's page to get my character page looking nice, I also support this! It's a great example of a thorough, great-looking profile that inspires people to better their own. [[User:Niev Galanis|Niev Galanis]] ([[User talk:Niev Galanis|talk]]) 06:47, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
'''Support as Nominator''': One that I rewrote from the ground up a little while ago. However, it shows a summary of each ship to have borne the name, a pic for most of them (none could be found for the earliest ones), hopefully insightful prose into the history of a name that has long been a presence in both the US Navy and more recently the UFOP fleet. - [[User:Salak|<font color="maroon">Lt Cmdr. Salak</font>]][[Image:Nav-PhoenixC.jpg|30px|USS Tiger]]<sup><i>[[User talk:Salak|Talk]]</i></sup> 14:52, 30 September 2008 (EDT)
: '''Comment'''': I'd recommend using the "thumb" or "frame" tags for the images to clean them up. Also, perhaps using the subtitles as links to the ships, instead put a "Main article..." indented link, even if it's on WP? --[[User:FltAdml. Wolf|Wolf]] /<sup>[[User talk:FltAdml. Wolf|talk page]]</sup> 00:57, 16 December 2008 (EST)
::'''Response''': I've always found "Thumb" looks ugly on the page, while frame seems to be incompatable with scaling, which is used in every single one of the pics. As such, I'm very hesitant to use thumb and frame is impractical. - [[User:Salak|<font color="maroon">Lt Cmdr. Salak</font>]][[Image:Nav-PhoenixC.jpg|30px|USS Tiger]]<sup><i>[[User talk:Salak|Talk]]</i></sup> 12:55, 30 December 2008 (EST)
::: Thumbnails are still the best way to size an image with a caption. I think we should stick with that. --[[User:FltAdml. Wolf|Wolf]] /<sup>[[User talk:FltAdml. Wolf|talk page]]</sup> 13:29, 30 December 2008 (EST)
:'''Support''': I think the pics look fine and this is definitely the best example of a 'Previous Ships...'
article I've seen. I like having a mixture of Featured Articles & think this one fits the bill - well-researched, good example of how Trek fits in with the 'real world'. [[User:Hutch|Hutch]] 13:00, 17 January 2009 (EST)
:'''Support''': The pictures don't appear to scream at me, and the article is well-written and concise.  I can't find much, if anything wrong. [[User:Lance|Lance]] 13:33, 1 October 2009 (EDT)


==[[Image:Cscr-candidate.png|16px]] Featured Article Review==
==[[Image:LinkFA-star.png]] [[:Category:Featured Articles|Featured Articles]]==
:''This section is for the re-evalution of existing Featured Articles, in the event that an existing Featured Article is felt to fall below the expected standards. Please use constructive comments to suggest improvements to articles listed here. An article that fails a Review will lose its Featured Status. An article can not fail unless there is a majority of two supporting demotion. As retention is preferred to removal, please change your vote if the article has improved sufficiently.''
<!--WIKI OPS NOTE: List latest Featured Article FIRST.-->
===Lore===
[[Karawati]]''' · '''[[Previous ships called Independence]]'''
===Locations===
[[The Shoals]]''' · '''[[StarBase 118]]''' · '''[[Ithassa Region]]'''


:''Before posting a nomination here, please tag the candidate page with {{[[Template:FAR|FAR]]}}''
===Characters===
:''See also: [[Featured Bio Contest]]''
:<small>[[Featured Bio Contest#List of Featured Articles|Featured Bios 2017]] · [[Featured Bios 2016]] · [[Featured Bios 2015]] · [[Featured Bios 2014]] · [[Featured Bios 2013]] · [[Featured Bios 2012]] </small>


:''Please place each article title as a linked level 3 header (like <nowiki>===[[this]]===</nowiki>) below this italicised instruction text. The newest discussion is to be placed nearest the top. Please add '''Retain''', '''Demote''' or '''Comment''' in bold in front of your first constructive comment in reply to an article name and stamp each comment with 4 tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. If you wish to switch your opinion, strikethrough your previous stance (by surrounding with <nowiki><s> and </s></nowiki> <s>'''like this'''</s>) and post your new stance before your comment.''
'''[[Lily Ventu]]''' · '''[[Karynn Ehlanii Brice]]''' · '''[[Geeva Kalpana]]''' · '''[[Daniel Wood]]'''


:''As with Featured Article Candidates, A Review listing will be closed after one month if a clear consensus has not been met. Articles nominated for review should not be withdrawn from the process except by an Admin in the event of a consensus.''
===Species===
[[Betazoid]]'''  


==[[Image:LinkFA-star.png]] [[:Category:Featured Articles|Featured Articles]]==
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:''Upon promotion of an article to Featured, its discussion will be moved to a subpage of the articles talk page. The [[Template:Featured Article|star]] will be added, automatically adding it to the Featured Article category, and it shall be listed here with the date of its promotion to Featured status.''
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Upon promotion of an article to Featured, its discussion will be moved to a subpage of the articles talk page. The [[Template:Featured Article|star]] will be added, automatically adding it to the Featured Article category, and it shall be listed here with the date of its promotion to Featured status.


* '''[[Karawati]]''' - [[Talk:Karawati/FA Discussion|Promoted ''(3-0)'']] 8th April 2008 by [[User:Salak]]
* '''[[Karawati]]''' - [[Talk:Karawati/FA Discussion|Promoted ''(3-0)'']] 8th April 2008 by [[User:Salak]]
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* '''[[Ithassa Region]]''' - [[Talk:Ithassa Region/FA Discussion|Promoted ''(3-0)'']] 9th August 2008 by [[User:Salak]]
* '''[[Ithassa Region]]''' - [[Talk:Ithassa Region/FA Discussion|Promoted ''(3-0)'']] 9th August 2008 by [[User:Salak]]
* '''[[Wood, Daniel]]''' - [[Talk:Wood, Daniel/FA Discussion (third nomination)|Promoted ''(3-0)'']] 26th January 2009 by [[User:Salak]]
* '''[[Wood, Daniel]]''' - [[Talk:Wood, Daniel/FA Discussion (third nomination)|Promoted ''(3-0)'']] 26th January 2009 by [[User:Salak]]
* '''[[Previous ships called Independence]]''' - [[Talk:Previous ships called Independence/FA Discussion|Promoted ''(2-0)'']] 26th January 2009 by [[User:Lance]]
* '''[[Previous ships called Independence]]''' - [[Talk:Previous ships called Independence/FA Discussion|Promoted ''(2-0)'']] 26th January 2009 by [[User:Lance]]-->


==[[Image:LinkFA-star.png]] Article of the Month==
<!--==[[Image:Cscr-candidate.png|16px]] Featured Article Review==
*[[Template:AOTM|Current Article of the Month]]
:''This section is for the re-evalution of existing Featured Articles, in the event that an existing Featured Article is felt to fall below the expected standards. Please use constructive comments to suggest improvements to articles listed here. An article that fails a Review will lose its Featured Status. An article can not fail unless there is a majority of two supporting demotion. As retention is preferred to removal, please change your vote if the article has improved sufficiently.''
''The Article of the Month is a Featured article which is chosen to appear on the front page of both the wiki and the main members area website as an example of what can be done on the wiki. The aim is to hold these articles up as examples, to show others what they can do and hopefully inspire them to attempt to replicate such with other articles. It is also a way of recognising the effort put into writing such pages.''


''Given their prominent position, these articles should be a good advertisement for both the wiki and the fleet as a whole. At present, the Article of the Month is chosen by simply selecting the next newest Featured Article.''
:''Please place each article title as a linked level 3 header (like <nowiki>===[[this]]===</nowiki>) below this italicised instruction text. The newest discussion is to be placed nearest the top. Please add '''Retain''', '''Demote''' or '''Comment''' in bold in front of your first constructive comment in reply to an article name and stamp each comment with 4 tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. If you wish to switch your opinion, strikethrough your previous stance (by surrounding with <nowiki><s> and </s></nowiki> <s>'''like this'''</s>) and post your new stance before your comment.''
 
===Past Articles of the Month===
*[[Template:AOTM/0110|January 2010]]
*[[Template:AOTM/1009|October 2009]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0909|September 2009]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0809|August 2009]]
*[[Template:AOTM/1008|November 2008 - July 2009]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0908|September/October 2008]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0808|August 2008]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0708|July 2008]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0608|June 2008]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0508|May 2008]]
*[[Template:AOTM/0408|April 2008]]
*''[[Template:AOTM/test|Test mock-up]]''


:''As with Featured Article Candidates, A Review listing will be closed after one month if a clear consensus has not been met. Articles nominated for review should not be withdrawn from the process except by an Admin in the event of a consensus.''-->
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Featured articles are considered to be some of the best articles 118Wiki has to offer, as determined by our editors. They are used as examples for writing other articles. The system of nomination and support is loosely based upon Wikipedia Featured Articles.

The content of a featured article should be of a standard where it can be held up as an example for people trying to develop other articles of a similar theme. They should be:

  • Well-written, comprehensive and accurate.
  • Have images and other media where they are appropriate to the subject, with succinct captions.
  • Include links to other articles where appropriate.
  • Be of appropriate length, staying focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail.

You are permitted to nominate articles you have written yourself, but you need the support of at least two other wiki editors before 118Wiki:Operations members can promote the article. When the article is promoted discussion will be moved to [[Talk:[Article name]/FA Discussion]].

Please add Featured Article Candidates below.

Cscr-candidate.png Current Featured Article Candidates

Please place each candidate article title as a linked level 3 header (like ===[[this]]===) below this italicised instruction text. The newest candidate is to be placed nearest the top. Please add Support, Oppose or Comment in bold in front of your first constructive comment in reply to an article name and stamp each comment with 4 tildes ~~~~. If you wish to switch your opinion, strikethrough your previous stance (by surrounding with <s> and </s> like this) and post your new stance before your comment.

Writing Improvement Squadron

Support This page gives a number of resources for people who wish to improve their writing. I even refer to this page from time to time as a refresher and think it's helpful even after ten years in this group! Alora DeVeau (talk) 18:32, 9 July 2024 (EDT)

Comment: It's a good page, in that it links to a lot of other, very useful pages... But I'm not sure that as a page itself, it's really worthy of being promoted as a Featured Article? I'd like to have more discussion on this at least. Gnai (talk) 17:17, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Comment: I agree with Gnai's current sentiment here, but I do think some of the pages linked to on this page could make for good nominations themselves! Niev Galanis (talk) 06:47, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Oppose: As the others have already said, this is a good and important page, but it's not a particularly good article; it's not an article to begin with, but rather an index of articles. The featured articles are judged by specific criteria, and those criteria just aren't applicable to this page. It should be spammed everywhere so even the most wiki adverse cadets can find it, but I don't think it should be promoted to an FA. --Jovenan (talk) 20:57, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Robin Hopper

Support as nominator: I think this nomination speaks for itself, even if only going by how many character pages have borrowed from or been inspired by Robin's page. It's beautifully done, and very comprehensive. Gnai (talk) 19:42, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

Support: As one of the people that leaned a lot on Robin's page to get my character page looking nice, I also support this! It's a great example of a thorough, great-looking profile that inspires people to better their own. Niev Galanis (talk) 06:47, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

LinkFA-star.png Featured Articles

Lore

Karawati · Previous ships called Independence

Locations

The Shoals · StarBase 118 · Ithassa Region

Characters

See also: Featured Bio Contest
Featured Bios 2017 · Featured Bios 2016 · Featured Bios 2015 · Featured Bios 2014 · Featured Bios 2013 · Featured Bios 2012

Lily Ventu · Karynn Ehlanii Brice · Geeva Kalpana · Daniel Wood

Species

Betazoid



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