Wookieepedia:Manual of Style

We here at Wookieepedia like things to be uniform and everything so this Manual of Style is here to set things straight.

For information on the most basic writing techniques and styles, which are used here, see Manual of Style.

Below are some basic Star Wars formatting do's and don't's.

Format for systems versus Sectors
When we name systems, and when we link to them, the word "system" should remain in lower case, while the word "Sector" when coupled with the name of a sector, should be capitalized.

Examples: Corellian Sector and Corellian system

Out of Universe
Out of Universe refers to the perspective in which an article is written; it is the opposite of in universe. Something written from an out of universe (OOU) perspective is written from a real life point of view. It will refer, for example, to real life publications, actors, authors, events, and so on, acknowledging that its subject is fictional. In contrast, an in universe perspective will strive for verisimilitude; that is, it will be written as though the author existed within the Star Wars universe. Articles about any in-universe things, such as characters, vehicles, terminology, or species, should always be written from an in universe perspective. If a section in the article is not, such as the listing of a character's published appearances or behind the scenes details, it should be tagged as such. In contrast, articles about books, movies, games, or other real life Star Wars material should obviously be written from an out of universe perspective, but should still be noted as such. Basically, in universe articles should never refer to Star Wars by name, or any other real life things such as publications, actors, or the like.

Class and Ship names
Names of specific spaceships should be:
 * Capitalized
 * Italicized
 * Used without the definite article
 * Preceded by the appropriate Ship prefix (HIMS is the prefix for all imperial warships)
 * Referred to by feminine pronouns (she, her)


 * e.g.
 * HIMS Chimaera was a fine ship. Her commanding officer was Captain Pellaeon.

Class names are italicized only when a spaceship in the class bears the same name. The definite article may be used, but it is not required.
 * When a ship’s class is a modifier, use a hyphen:
 * Quasar Fire-class Bulk Cruiser


 * When it is a noun, do not use a hyphen:
 * Ships of the Victory class were often overlooked


 * e.g.
 * An Executor-class Star dreadnaught

Starfighter, missile, and other craft types where a specific spaceship does not bear the class name should be
 * Capitalized
 * Un-italicized
 * Preceded by the full technical designation in the first instance, and may be referred to solely by type name or common name in all succeeding instances.
 * Referred to with neuter pronouns (it)


 * e.g.
 * The T-65 X-wing, or X-wing in all further instances