Wookieepedia:Featured article nominations

The featured articles of the wiki are articles that represent the best Wookieepedia has to offer.


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So just what makes a featured article? Well, we've prepared a list just in case someone should ask that, and it is as follows.

An article must...


 * 1) ...be well written and detailed
 * 2) ...be unbiased, non-point of view
 * 3) ...be sourced with all available sources and appearances
 * 4) ...follow the Manual of Style and the Layout Guide
 * 5) ...not be the object of any ongoing edit wars
 * 6) ...not be tagged with any sort of improvement tags (i.e. more sources, expand, etc)
 * 7) ...have a succint proper lead that can be used for the front page featured box
 * 8) ...have a reasonable amount of red links; use common sense
 * 9) ...have a complete, detailed biography if it's a character article

How to nominate:


 * 1) First, nominate an article you find is worthy of featured status, putting it at the bottom of the list below; see criteria above.
 * 2) Others will object to the nomination if they disagree that the article is good enough; they will then supply reasons for doing so, and ways to improve the article (errors, style, organization, images, notability, sources).
 * 3) Supporters adjust the article until the objectors (with reasonable objections) are satisfied.
 * 4) The article is placed on the featured article list and added to the front page queue.
 * 5) Also, if, at least a week after the article's nomination, that article has 5 supports and no objections, it will be added the queue, and will be officially known as a "featured article".

How to vote:


 * 1) Before doing anything, be sure to read the article completely, keeping a sharp eye out for mistakes.
 * 2) Afterwards, compare the article to the criteria listed above, and then either support or object the article's nomination.
 * 3) If you object, please supply concrete reasons for doing so, and how it can be improved.
 * 4) As stated above, any objections will be looked upon by the nominator, supporters, and anyone willing to improve the article, and action will be taken to please the objectors.
 * 5) Once all objectors' complaints have been solved (or the article has 5 supports and no objections after at least a week), the article will be added to the queue and be officially known as a "featured article".

Also remember to add nominated at the top of the article you are nominating.

Every Sunday the next article in the queue will be highlighted on the Main Page as featured, marked with the featured template and removed from the list of nominations. The beginning of the article then appears on the Main Page via the featured article template. Nominees that are inactive for a month will be eliminated from the nominations list.

Padmé Amidala

 * 1) AngelQueen 21:44, 8 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) Comedy240 20:28, 9 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Palpy 16:02, 14 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) Divinity 05:08, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

Objections
 * The section "Queen (32 BBY–24 BBY)" is rather confusing. It is hard to understand how the political events (blockade, battle, Palpatine's election) correlate with each other and with Padme forging a friendship with Anakin. And I think at least some details on their meeting on Tatooine should be given. - Sikon [ Talk ] 06:44, 13 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * The section has been worked with and modified appropriately. --AngelQueen 17:51, 15 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * It needs an overall expansion, as well as a good cleanup of excessive links. --Imp 01:03, 21 January 2006 (UTC)
 * The links have been cleaned up. --AngelQueen 04:54, 21 January 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * I think that this article would be a good featured article. The biography is detailed and well-written.  Perhaps the only thing that needs worked on is the introduction, as it is a little short. --AngelQueen 21:44, 8 Jan 2006 (UTC)

Kreia

 * 1) Sikon [ Talk ] 18:16, 12 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) I don't really like this character, but the article certainly is good. KEJ 20:46, 13 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Jasca Ducato 17:08, 16 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) Master Starkeiller 12:52, 18 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 5) EAGLES610 23:49, 20 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 6) Razzy1319 06:14, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 7) StarNeptune 09:45, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 8) Adamwankenobi 20:28, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 9) AdmiralKadann 07:08, 4 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 10) Cato Neimoidia 00:16, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Objections
 * Factwise, it's nice and thorough, but something about the writing style bugs me. Several run-on sentences and fragments, suspect phrasing ("the abilities of her former profession complemented her place a master schemer and a Sith Lord"), and some overdone prose. - Lord Hydronium 00:09, 15 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * I second the above. I also think that the article sometimes strays a bit too far from NPOV, though I can see others disagree.Cull Tremayne 21:45, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * Go to agree with Hydronium and Tremayne. The writing style in sloppy, filled with awkward bits such as Upon her death, as a final act, she drew upon the Force that radiated from Malachor V, in order to give the Exile a final gift. A prediction of the future of the galaxy and the future of his friends. Style REALLY needs to be cleaned up, to get rid of all the fragments. QuentinGeorge 11:14, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
 * I will add that the article needs a better image for the infobox. --Imp 09:00, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
 * Someone has replaced it with the concept art, will it do? - Sikon [ Talk ] 13:07, 8 February 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * For the mysterious and controversial figure that Kreia is, this article manages to be factual, neutral and complete (although it isn't hard to make a KOTOR-related article complete). I especially like the lead. - Sikon [ Talk ] 18:16, 12 Jan 2006 (UTC)

Rodian

 * 1) &mdash; Silly Dan  21:12, 15 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) Tentative support KEJ 09:44, 17 Jan 2006 (UTC)

Objections
 * Needs one helluva expansion. The only IU section is "Culture and history" for Pete's sake. The list of Rodians should be moved to List of Rodians as well, and the article needs a better introduction. --Imp 11:43, 17 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * Now that you mention it, you're right. How does the opening look now? Unfortunately, I have no ideas for expansions. &mdash; Silly Dan 15:39, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * A complete article on an alien species, with full history and behind the scenes information. &mdash; Silly Dan  21:12, 15 Jan 2006 (UTC)
 * I think it could benefit from more images. It also seems incomplete somehow... maybe beceause it's so short. KEJ 09:44, 17 Jan 2006 (UTC)

Lumiya
Objections
 * 1) StarNeptune 04:40, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) QuentinGeorge 05:03, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Tinwe 11:42, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) &mdash; Silly Dan 01:54, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Rather short. Surely it can be expanded. --Imp 11:47, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
 * There are also three hideous redlinks in the article :-P KEJ 11:51, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
 * I have expanded it as much as I could, and there is only one red link left. StarNeptune 16:09, 26 January 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * Some other editors and myself have tweaked the content of this article over the last few days, and I think it may be ready. StarNeptune 04:40, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * Looks good. With the upcoming Legacy series featuring her, she would be a topical choice. I still think the page should be at Shira Elan Colla Brie but...whatever. ;) QuentinGeorge 05:03, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * Maybe we should wait for the Legacy series when we get more info on her. It'd be a shame to waste the Feature now. --SparqMan 07:11, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
 * It's alright now, I suppose. But Sparq brings up an interesting topic. Can articles be featured more than once? --Imp 01:00, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't see why not, so long as we wait, say...six months? &mdash; Silly Dan 01:54, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * You know, I was just thinking the exact same thing. --Imp 01:56, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

Darth Bane
Objections
 * 1) QuentinGeorge 05:05, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) &mdash; Silly Dan 15:39, 22 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) StarNeptune 02:45, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * Pretty much the first Star Wars related article I wrote at wikipedia, way back in early 2004. :) I think it's a fairly comprehensive look at the famous Sith Lord, integrating information from all his appearances, and is especially relevant with Bane himself about to appear in an upcoming novel. QuentinGeorge 05:05, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

Gilad Pellaeon
Objections
 * 1) StarNeptune 23:22, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) AdmiralKadann 07:08, 4 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Darthcraigious 01:23, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) &mdash; Silly Dan 02:04, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 5) Darth Benobi 09:11, 7 Feburary 2006 (UTC)
 * Needs a better (and shorter) introduction. --Imp Comlink 02:06, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * This seems to be well written and factual. StarNeptune 23:22, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

Anakin Solo

 * 1) MyNz 19:27, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) SFH 02:48, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Mirlen 03:43, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) Divinity 07:10, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 5) Wstonefi 03:53, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 6) &mdash; Silly Dan 03:23, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 7) StarNeptune 03:31, 8 February 2006 (UTC)

Objections
 * Needs a better infobox image. --Imp 21:17, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Disagree. The image fits the head closeup and shoulder policy.  It's a good picture (probably the best and well-known pic for Anakin) and cleaned up to better quality than the old version using the databank's & the one on theforce.net NJO covers. &mdash;Mirlen 21:30, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * It contains too many disturbing elements. There's some kid in the background, as well as a piece of someone's hair in the bottom left corner. --Imp 21:43, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * I see where you're coming from (btw, that kid is Tahiri), but I still stand thinking it is probably the most Anakin-ish picture. But, to be fair, what picture were you thinking would be better?  And I want to know what the other Anakin-nominators think.  Of course, if I'm outruled by majority, I will step back. &mdash;Mirlen 21:46, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Oh, I don't know if a better image actually exists. I'm just saying that the current one is pretty bad. --Imp 07:09, 6 February 2006 (UTC)
 * If the image Image:ATI.jpg, were cropped to contain just Anakin, would that be better? You'd have less distracting elements. &mdash; Silly Dan 23:31, 6 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, here's the image cropped, however, it's smaller (and doesn't fit the userbox as well as the other pic does), and also, it has more of the distracting/disturbing elements: 1) Ikrit, 2) A part of Vua Ruupung, and 3) a part of Tahiri's hair. If you cut off even more, here's what it looks like&mdash;but the image is too thin and it'll look weird on the infobox.  What do you think? (Thanks for the pic suggestion, Silly Dan, and sorry to be so irritatingly stubborn, Imp and Silly Dan, but since both images are bad because they contain disturbing elements, I still say the current image is better because, 1) less distracting elements and 2) size fits the infobox better).  Hm, I'm not allowed to crop Anakin out of the current pic and paste it in another background, am I? &mdash;Mirlen 00:53, 7 February 2006 (UTC)
 * It wouldn't be preferred, no. I think either picture would be OK with the current backgrounds. &mdash; Silly Dan 03:23, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
 * I personally think the current image is fine, but I'd just like to note that if you wanted to use an image with few distracting elements, you might have to use one of the JJK pics. I don't know if that would be preferrable or not, tho. StarNeptune 03:31, 8 February 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * I think we did a good job in rebuilding his article including removing the copyright violations, adding more pictures and all his appearances. Congratulations to Anakin Solo! Well, he was a good Jedi Knight for the New Republic. I think we should award him this title. MyNz 23:27, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
 * This has been greatly improved. You did a very good job. -- SFH 02:48, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * I agree :). &mdash;Mirlen 03:43, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, Vader's grandson does deserve the credit. Hope this one will get through! Divinity 07:10, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

Imperial Ruling Council

 * 1) Cull Tremayne 21:13, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) &mdash; Silly Dan 00:36, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Objections
 * 1) Needs a better introduction that focuses less on its name. It also needs an picture to go with the introduction. --Imp 07:02, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * Well written and provides an insightful look into the progression of the Empire after Palpatine's death.Cull Tremayne 21:13, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

Naga Sadow

 * 1) --MarcK [talk] 22:34, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Objections

Comments
 * I'll stop nominating TOTJ articles soon, promise. --MarcK [talk] 22:34, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Galactic Republic Chancery election, 32 BBY

 * 1) QuentinGeorge 09:00, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) &mdash; Silly Dan 16:03, 9 February 2006 (UTC)

Objections
 * Needs a longer introduction and an image to go with it. --Imp 16:53, 9 February 2006 (UTC)

Comments
 * A rare event article that is a) Informative b) Relevant to the Movies c) Well written (Good job Kuralyov!). QuentinGeorge 09:00, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
 * The introduction is currently a single sentence, but I don't think this is grounds to object to the nomination. It just means that the "Featured Article" template would require more than a quote of the first couple of paragraphs. &mdash; Silly Dan 16:03, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
 * It is, however, one of the FA requirements. --Imp 16:53, 9 February 2006 (UTC)