 | This page describes one of Xenopedia's policies and guidelines. All users are expected to follow policy, except where it would damage the wiki. If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please post them on the talk page. |
The scope of this wiki includes the officially released films, games, books, comics, toys and other merchandise of the Alien, Predator and Alien vs. Predator franchises.
A new article can be created for every character, creature, location, weapon, ship, planet and usable object seen in the series.
Where there is a very small amount of content (one line) for a large series of related topics, it may be better to make one central list/table instead. However, you should not be scared to make a new page.
Articles are not appropriate for fan fiction, people not directly related to the franchise, or unrelated media.
If you are unsure, ask an Administrator.
Real-World Topics
Several pieces of media in the Alien, Predator and Alien vs. Predator franchises are set in contemporary times, and as such feature contemporary, real-world vehicles, weapons, locations etc. It is perfectly acceptable to create pages on Xenopedia for these real-world topics — indeed, this is actively welcomed. However, when dealing with real topics, it is not necessary to go into extreme detail as this information is often available elsewhere and in many cases will be superfluous to its appearance in the franchise. For example, the page on Los Angeles should not include a detailed history of the city, as the city's history has little to do with the Alien, Predator or Alien vs. Predator franchises.
Pages on real-world aspects of the franchise should focus mainly on their relevance to the franchise. For example, an article on a real vehicle should focus on its appearance and role in the series. An article on a real-life town or city should focus on events that take place in that location as part of the franchise, be it in fictional media or from a behind the scenes point of view. Detailed descriptions and background are not appropriate on real-world topics as this information can be found in other locations and is not strictly relevant to the Alien, Predator or Alien vs. Predator franchises.
Fan Fiction
One notable aspect of the franchise that is not permitted on Xenopedia is fan fiction. The Alien, Predator and Alien vs. Predator universe has spawned an avid fan community, who have in turn created countless examples of fan-made films, stories and artwork. While many of these may be popular, they are not permitted here.
Users are welcome to share their own creations in the form of a blog post or on their user page, but creating articles for such media is against the rules. Any pages created will be deleted.
