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This section lists all the essential contents for each type of major page here in the wiki. It also lists the guidelines as to how pages are written and styled.

General Page Guides[]

ALL pages must contain:

Article templates[]

Templates below are used for all pages. The typical "singular nouns" used are "ranger, villain, ally, character, Zord, Megazord, monster, episode, comic, set of weapons, set of rangers, set of Zords, group of villains etc.

  • Tabs used for shows. Use singular words. For teams, or collectives, use collective nouns such as "set", or "group" etc.
    • {{ArticlePR|singular noun}} for shows, events, merchandise etc overall related to Power Rangers.
    • {{ArticleSentai|singular noun}} for shows, events, merchandise etc overall related to Super Sentai.
    • {{ArticleSentai-like|singular noun}} for everything related to Sentai-like shows, including their elements (as those do not have specific article headers).

  • Tabs used for elements in Power Rangers shows. Use singular words. For teams, or collectives, use collective nouns such as "set", or "group" etc.
    • {{ArticleMMPR|singular noun}} for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (series)
    • {{ArticlePRZ|singular noun}} for Zeo
    • {{ArticlePRT|singular noun}} for Turbo (movie and series)
    • {{ArticlePRIS|singular noun}} for In Space
    • {{ArticlePRLG|singular noun}} for Lost Galaxy
    • {{ArticlePRLR|singular noun}} for Lightspeed Rescue
    • {{ArticlePRTF|singular noun}} for Time Force
    • {{ArticlePRWF|singular noun}} for Wild Force
    • {{ArticlePRNS|singular noun}} for Ninja Storm
    • {{ArticlePRDT|singular noun}} for Dino Thunder
    • {{ArticlePRSPD|singular noun}} for S.P.D.
    • {{ArticlePRMF|singular noun}} for Mystic Force
    • {{ArticlePROO|singular noun}} for Operation Overdrive
    • {{ArticlePRJF|singular noun}} for Jungle Fury
    • {{ArticlePRRPM|singular noun}} for RPM
    • {{ArticlePRS|singular noun}} for Samurai (only)
    • {{ArticlePRSS|singular noun}} for Super Samurai (only)
    • {{ArticleSAMURAI|singular noun}} for BOTH Samurai AND Super Samurai
    • {{ArticlePRM|singular noun}} for Megaforce
    • {{ArticlePRSM|singular noun}} for Super Megaforce
    • {{ArticleMEGAFORCE|singular noun}} for BOTH Megaforce AND Super Megaforce
    • {{ArticleMMPRMovie|singular noun}} for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

  • Tabs used for elements in Super Sentai shows. Use singular words. For teams, or collectives, use collective nouns such as "set", or "group" etc.
    • {{ArticleGorenger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleNinjacaptor|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleJAKQ|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleBattlefeverj|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleDenziman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleSunvulcan|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGogglev|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleDynaman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleBioman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleChangeman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleFlashman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleMaskman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleLiveman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleTurboranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleFiveman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleJetman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleZyuranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleDairanger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleKakuranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleOhranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleCarranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleMegaranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGingaman|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGogov|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleTimeranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGaoranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleHurricaneger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleAbaranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleDekaranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleMagiranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleBoukenger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGekiranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGo-onger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleShinkenger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGoseiger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGokaiger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleGobusters|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleAkibaranger|singular noun}}
    • {{ArticleKyoryuger|singular noun}}

Essential Footers[]

  • See Also (header) - counterpart and similar rangers
    • {{seealsopr|name|show}} - to refer to Power Rangers articles. Includes header and full links.
    • {{seealsosentai|name|show}} - to refer to Super Sentai articles. Includes header and full links.
  • References (header) - with {{reflist}}template. Shortcut is {{ref}}, which includes both header and reflist template.

Guidelines[]

  • Zords are grouped by basic combination, and in order. One of the best ways to group them is how the toys sell them in package. Unless, like the Zord Vehicles, separate zords can combine on their own. (e.g. BeetleZord, TigerZord and SwordfishZord)
  • When in doubt of how zords are grouped, ask an admin.

Episode Pages[]

Episode Pages must have

  • article template
  • Episode infobox
    • previous-next are listed in chronology, and production order. Specials and Films are included in chronology.
  • simple description of what number episode it is, the major plot points and what new elements debut (or existing elements exit).
  • Plot (header) - short copy/description. Non-spoiler.
  • Synopsis (header) - full story
  • Cast (header) - start with main cast and continue with guests and voice actors
  • Episode Notes (header)
  • seasonbar template
  • See Also (header) - counterpart and similar episodes
  • References (header) - with {{reflist}} template.

Character Pages[]

Character Pages for allies, supporting characters must have:

  • article template
  • Ally infobox
  • simple description of character
  • Biography (header)
  • Personality (header)
  • Character Notes (header)
    • Behind the Scenes
  • seasonbar template
  • See Also (header) - counterpart and similar characters
  • References (header) - with {{reflist}} template.

List of Appearances Pages[]

Sample page: List of Lauren Shiba's appearances

List of Appearances Pages are generated automatically once correct templates are inserted into character and zord pages. These pages must have:

  • article template
  • A short introduction (e.g. "character" appears in the following:)
  • Episodes (header)
    • List. If "none", list "none"
  • Comics (header)
    • List. If "none", list "none"
  • Books (header)
    • List. If "none", list "none"
  • Toys (header)
    • List. If "none", list "none"
  • Games (header)
    • List. If "none", list "none"
  • References (header) - with {{reflist}} template.
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