Halopedia:Covenant of Halopedia/Frequently Asked Questions

This page lists many Frequently Asked Questions asked by members and users of Halopedia.

Whats the difference between the Covenant of Halopedia and the UNSC of Halopedia?
The Covenant of Halopedia is a group dedicated to creating and improving articles pertaining to Covenant themes. The UNSC of Halopedia is focused more on the UNSC articles. Technically the UoH is a subgroup of the CoH, but operate independently.

Can I join the Covenant of Halopedia?
The biggest question ever. Always the same answer - of course! The Covenant of Halopedia and it's members strongly encourage anyone who wishes to help to join. There's no need to ask, simply follow the instructions given on the Member List page.

How many edits do I need for a promotion?
Councilors of Halopedia haven't set an exact number. Everyone agrees that to get higher ranks you need more edits, and even more so for the ranks higher than that. There are approximate targets to aim for. To get promoted to Major Elite, we'd expect at least 100 edits. For promotion to the next rank, maybe 350. As said before, there's no exact number, but be reasonable when requesting promotion. Do you think you've done enough?

Can I be a [insert desired rank here]?
No. Promotion is a linear system, to stop people just gaining whatever rank they feel like without effort. You have to earn the ranks you want.

Where do I request a promotion?
Right here. Be sure to follow the instructions provided on the page.

Can I have a promotion? I've made tonnes of Forge stuff, and am a [insert level here] on Xbox Live!
No. The Covenant of Halopedia is in no way related to Xbox Live, Halo 2/3/Wars Multiplayer, or other facets of the games. We reward members based on edits to Covenant articles alone.

Why was my promotion request denied?
Usually, the Councilor who answered your promotion will give a reason. If not, it's best to ask that Councilor, but be friendly about it. Until they respond, check a few details. At the Covenant of Halopedia, we promote good quality edits to Covenant-related articles, including Covenant Separatists, Loyalists and Heretics. A Councilor will likely deny your request if you haven't edited Covenant articles.

What is the Improvement Article, and what can I do to help it?
The Improvement Article, or Article for Improvement, is a task the Covenant of Halopedia carries out. Users from the Covenant of Halopedia may nominate Covenant articles they feel are poorly written or badly detailed. If other users agree, they'll vote for it. The article with the most votes at the end will become the Improvement Article, and will be highlighted as the Covenant Article we want edited most. Hopefully, with good edits, the article will be returned to a good quality. To help, you can nominate articles, vote, and edit!

How long does the Improvement Article last?
There's no set time limit. Usually, if the past article for Improvement is in a good condition, a Councilor will replace it with the current leading article in the voting section.

How can I become a Councilor?
Councilor is not an achievable rank, not in the conventional way. It is held by the leaders of the CoH, and lasts for the holder's term of office. CoH leaders are elected by the members.

When are the next Usergroup Elections?
The Usergroup Elections take place at the end of the current Councilors "term". This term may last longer than previous ones though, due to delays on the wiki etc. Please don't be alarmed, it's quite normal. To know when it is for sure, it's usually best to ask a Halopedia Administrator. Once again, be friendly!

How can I contact a Councilor?
Councilors are users just like you. You can contact them via board messages, talk page message, and of course, on the promotions page. The promotions page is restricted to promotion requests, but Councilors will do their best to reply to any messages you leave them on their board as quickly as possible.

Contact Us
The Councilors of the Covenant of Halopedia are always looking to improve the quality of the usergroup, and are always open to suggestions. Is there a question you think should be here, or perhaps you have suggestions for another aspect of the group? Contact the Councilors, we are happy to hear from you!