Template:Infobox event

Template documentation

Usage

This infobox template displays information about events on Micras, including battles, treaties, disasters, ceremonies, and other significant occurrences.

Quick Start

{{Infobox event
| title = Event Name
| event_type = battle
| status = concluded
| date = 15.VII.1730 AN
| location = [[Location]]
| type = Battle
| participants = 
| outcome = 
}}

New Parameters for OSINT Tracking

Parameter	Description
`event_type`	Enables automatic categorization for OSINT tracking. See values below.
`status`	Current state: `ongoing`, `concluded`, `developing`, or `historical`

Event Type Values (Auto-Categorization)

When you set event_type, the page is automatically added to the appropriate category:

Value	Auto-Category	Use For
`war`, `battle`, `conflict`, `siege`	Category:Conflicts	Military engagements
`coup`, `revolution`, `uprising`	Category:Coups	Government overthrows
`assassination`	Category:Assassinations	Political killings
`treaty`, `summit`, `conference`	Category:Diplomacy	International agreements
`election`, `referendum`	Category:Elections	Democratic processes
`crisis`, `disaster`, `famine`, `epidemic`	Category:Crises	Emergencies
`ceremony`, `coronation`, `funeral`	Category:Ceremonies	Formal events

Note: You do NOT need to manually add [[Category:Conflicts]] if you use event_type.

All Parameters

Basic Information

Parameter	Description
`event` / `title`	Event name (defaults to page name)
`partof`	Larger conflict or series this event is part of
`native_name`	Name in native language
`native_name_lang`	Language code for native name
`English_name`	English translation of name
`also_known_as` / `aka`	Alternative names

Images

Parameter	Description
`image`	Main image filename
`image_size`	Image width (default: 250px)
`image_alt`	Alt text for image
`caption` / `image_caption`	Image caption
`map`	Map image filename
`map_size`	Map width (default: 100px)
`map_alt`	Alt text for map
`map_caption`	Map caption

Time and Place

Parameter	Description
`date`	Date or date range (e.g., `15.VII.1730 AN`)
`time`	Time of day
`duration`	How long the event lasted
`venue`	Specific venue name
`location` / `place`	Location where event occurred
`coordinates`	Geographic coordinates

Event Details

Parameter	Description
`event_type`	NEW: Event classification for auto-categorization
`status`	NEW: `ongoing`, `concluded`, `developing`, `historical`
`type`	Display type (e.g., "Battle", "Treaty") - shown in infobox
`theme`	Theme or subject of the event
`cause`	What caused the event
`motive`	Motive (for crimes/attacks)
`target`	Target (for attacks)
`participants`	Who participated
`outcome` / `result`	Result or outcome

Organization

Parameter	Description
`organisers` / `organizers`	Who organized the event
`patron` / `patrons`	Event patrons
`budget`	Event budget
`reporter` / `first_reporter`	Who first reported it
`filmed_by`	Who filmed the event

Casualties and Damage

Parameter	Description
`casualties1`, `casualties2`, `casualties3`	Casualty information by side
`deaths`	Number of deaths
`injuries`	Number of injuries
`missing`	Number missing
`property damage`	Property damage description

Legal Proceedings

Parameter	Description
`inquiries`	Official inquiries
`inquest`	Inquest details
`coroner`	Coroner name
`arrests`	Number/details of arrests
`suspects`	Suspects identified
`accused`	Those formally accused
`convicted`	Those convicted
`charges`	Criminal charges
`trial`	Trial information
`verdict`	Trial verdict
`convictions`	Conviction details
`sentence`	Sentence given
`litigation`	Civil litigation

Other

Parameter	Description
`burial`	Burial information
`awards`	Awards given
`footage` / `url`	Link to footage
`website`	Official website
`notes`	Additional notes (appears at bottom)
`blank_label` / `blank_data`	Custom field 1
`blank1_label` / `blank1_data`	Custom field 2
`blank2_label` / `blank2_data`	Custom field 3

Examples

Battle (with auto-categorization)

{{Infobox event
| title = Battle of Suthergold
| event_type = battle
| status = concluded
| partof = [[Suthergold War]]
| image = Battle_map.png
| date = 15.VII.1730 AN
| location = [[Suthergold]], [[Natopia]]
| type = Battle
| participants = {{flag|Natopia}}<br>{{flag|Shireroth}}
| outcome = Natopian victory
| deaths = 500
| injuries = 1,200
}}

This automatically adds the page to Category:Conflicts

Treaty

{{Infobox event
| title = Treaty of Chryse
| event_type = treaty
| status = concluded
| date = 1.I.1731 AN
| location = [[Chryse]]
| type = Treaty
| participants = {{flag|Natopia}}<br>{{flag|Shireroth}}<br>{{flag|Nouvelle Alexandrie}}
| outcome = End of hostilities
}}

This automatically adds the page to Category:Diplomacy

Coup

{{Infobox event
| title = Northbloom Coup
| event_type = coup
| status = concluded
| date = 22.XI.1729 AN
| location = [[Northbloom]]
| type = Military coup
| cause = Economic crisis
| outcome = Military government established
}}

This automatically adds the page to Category:Coups

Ongoing Crisis

{{Infobox event
| title = Florian Refugee Crisis
| event_type = crisis
| status = ongoing
| date = 1735 AN – present
| location = Northern Benacia
| type = Humanitarian crisis
| cause = Civil war in Floria
| outcome = Ongoing humanitarian situation
}}

This automatically adds the page to Category:Crises

Ceremony

{{Infobox event
| title = Coronation of Emperor Nathan IV
| event_type = coronation
| status = concluded
| date = 22.XI.1729 AN
| venue = Imperial Palace
| location = [[Lindstrom]]
| type = Coronation
| organisers = Imperial Household
| participants = Imperial family, foreign dignitaries
}}

This automatically adds the page to Category:Ceremonies

Migration Guide

To add auto-categorization to existing event pages, simply add the event_type parameter:

Before:

{{Infobox event
| title = Battle of Example
| date = 1730 AN
| type = Battle
}}
[[Category:Conflicts]]

After:

{{Infobox event
| title = Battle of Example
| event_type = battle
| date = 1730 AN
| type = Battle
}}

The manual category tag is no longer needed!