Template:Callsign

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Description

This template is used to add a notice to the top of a page that informs readers and editors that a page has a callsign, meaning that the page name is based on an in-universe nickname, codename, or other alias.

This template is similar, but not the same as, Template:Conjectural title, and the two serve distinct functions. This template exists to denote a subject where the page name is an in-universe nickname, callsign, or other alias, with no formal name available; Template:Conjectural title is used to denote a page with no official name supplied in the source text. Some examples of appropriate pages are listed below.

Appropriate Codename: FIXER - this is a character in-universe with no currently-known identity. However, as we have an official codename, that is used instead. Dreamer - This character is referred to as the "Dreamer" in Halo: Tulpamancy. As such, while the nickname is much less formal than a callsign or codename like the above, it is still one provided in the source text.

Inappropriate John-117's mother - this page is about a character in-universe who has never had an official name or nickname. As such, the article's title is descriptive and conjectural. Covenant AI copying program - this page is about a technology in-universe with no official name, but is heavily featured and discussed in multiple sources. The name here is similarly-descriptive, with no appropriate name provided in any official source material. Joyous Exultation Covenant - similar to the above, but as an organisation. UNSC Spartan Dress Uniform - this article title has never been referenced in an official context, but follows a naming scheme similar to other similar subjects. As such, the conjectural title template is preferred to denote the title as still unofficial.

Usage

Syntax

To insert this template onto a page, place the following wikitext onto the article.

{{Callsign}}

Parameters

This template has no parameters.

Error states

This template has no error states.

Example

Here is an example of what the template will output, when used:

Wiki markup	Result
{{Callsign}}	This article's title is a callsign, an alias, or a nickname, as no proper name for the subject has been revealed.

Dependencies

Template dependencies

This template depends on Template:Noticebox.

Extension dependencies

This template does not require any extensions.

Dependent templates

No templates depend upon this one.