The Marathon wiki

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This page contains a collection of the answers to several questions related to the wiki, which are asked frequently. If you have a question that is not covered by this page, please feel free to ask it on the [[CyberAcme:Home|forums]], where we can answer it for you.

==General information==
===What is CyberAcme?===
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CyberAcme is a website dedicated to the series of ''Marathon'' games. We are a wiki which aims to document everything there is to know about Marathon, including the community and . However, it is also home to a small community of ''Halo'' fans, who frequent the [[Special:WikiForum|forums]] and [[CyberAcme:Discord server|Discord server]].

CyberAcme is run by a group of ''Marathon'' fans, and anybody with an interest in it is welcome to join our community and help out. CyberAcme is hosted by [[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]], and is not affiliated with [[Bungie]] or [[Double Aught]] in any way.

===What is a wiki?===
A wiki is a online encyclopedia which is dedicated to a single, specific topic. However, there is a major difference between an encyclopedia and a wiki, which is that a wiki can be edited, for free, by anyone. Wikis are written and maintained by fans of the wiki's topic, and are intended as a free resource for any person seeking reliable information on the subject.

===Who writes the articles on CyberAcme ?===
Nearly every article on CyberAcme are built by multiple editors, not just one. In the "History" tab at the top of an article, there is a list will be displayed of all the contributors to the article and when their contribution was made.

===What are the rules?===
In order to maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, we have a set of policies that must be followed by users of the website. A list of these policies can be found [[:Category:Policies|here]]. These rules and policies are enforced by [[CyberAcme:User groups|CyberAcme staff]], and breaking them may result in disciplinary action.

===How do I change my username/delete my account?===
To change your username, please submit a request on the [[CyberAcme:Changing username]] page.

A username cannot be deleted. If a username was deleted, all the edits made by the user could not be properly attributed.

===I have a suggestion. Where can I post it?===
You can post suggestions in the [[CyberAcme:Home|forums]] or on the [[CyberAcme:Discord server|Discord server]], both of which have a wiki discussion area to discuss suggestions or improvements to the wiki.

==Editing==
===I know some information that should be added to a page. How do I submit it?===
Believe it or not, there's no need to submit your suggestion to anyone. This site is a "wiki." That's a silly-sounding word that simply means ''anyone'' can add ''anything'' to ''any'' page. To find out more, check out the [[CyberAcme:About|about page]]. Since you can edit pages, we'd prefer that you go ahead and add the new information to the appropriate page yourself. Go ahead, be '''bold'''!

===I need help editing. Where can I find it?===
CyberAcme hosts a collection of pages dedicated to helping new contributors get to grips with the editing tools available on the wiki. An organised list of these pages can be found [[Help:Contents|here]]. In addition, please read our [[CyberAcme:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] before contributing, to make sure that your edits will fit in with the way the wiki is written.

===How do I create a new article?===
You can easily create a new article by heading to the [[CyberAcme:Home|community portal]]. There is a field for article creation. It is recommended for you to [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]] first so that you can keep track of your contributions on this wiki.

When creating a new article, please review our [[CyberAcme:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]], to make sure your page is in accordance with our standards.

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===What's wrong with making several edits to a page in a short period of time?===
Making many edits to the same page in a short timeframe is discouraged on CyberAcme, because it makes it difficult for other users to make changes to the same page concurrently. Whenever a user tries to submit an edit to a page that has been changed since they began making their edit, they are forced to re-write that edit in order to reconcile it with the changes made while they were editing.

As a result of this, we encourage users not to make too many edits to a single page in a short period of time, so that other users aren't forced to suffer this inconvenience. Instead, please use the "Preview" button to check how your edits will appear, before submitting them.

===Why was my edit reverted?===
If your edit has been reverted and you aren't sure why, please first check if the user who undid it has explained why themselves, whether on the edit description (which can be viewed in the page's history) or via [[Special:MyTalk|your talk page]]. It is likely that it either was [[CyberAcme:Canon policy|non-canonical]], [[CyberAcme:Citation policy|unsourced]], or did not meet our [[CyberAcme:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. After this, if you haven't been able to find a reason why your edit was undone, contact the user directly about it. However, be civil and do '''not''' be hostile, lest you cause an argument - the user who reverted your edit likely was doing what they thought was best for the wiki, just like you were.

If you disagree with the reason given, please contact a member of the CyberAcme staff to discuss it with, rather than simply reinstating your edit, which could cause what is known as an edit war - where two or more users repeatedly edit a page, each user trying to force the page to remain the way that they prefer it.

===Why was my article deleted?===
The best way to find out is to look at the [[Special:Log/delete|deletion log]] for reasons (type the ''exact'' name of the article in the Title box, including the capitalization you used). For more information, please consult a member of the [[CyberAcme:Administrators|administration team]].

===How do I upload an image?===
Images can be added to the wiki via the [[Special:Upload|upload]] page, which is also linked in the Toolbox section of the sidebar. We recommend using the PNG file format for still images, and the GIF format for short animated clips. Please fully read and adhere to the [[CyberAcme:Image policy|image use policy]] before uploading any images, and note that images that do not follow the policy are liable to be deleted.

===How can I change the name of an article?===
You can ''move'' the article using the "Move" link (under the "More Actions" drop down-menu). Do note that if you're an unregistered contributor and you've moved an article, an administrator may revert the move without supplying any necessary comment.

===I think I've found some defacement on the wiki. What can I do?===
Defacement comes with the territory on every wiki site. Happily, it's quite easy to fix. The wiki keeps track of every revision to each article, making it very easy to roll back to a previous version. Simply click "history" at the top of the page you wish to roll back. Then click on the time and date of the archived version you want to revert to. The page will appear with the version indicated at the top of the page, just underneath the page title. Next, click "edit" at the top of the page. Add a note in the Summary box that you are reverting the page because of a troll, and then click "Save page".

After repeated defacings, an offender's IP address can be blocked by any of the [[Special:Listadmins|{{NUMBEROFADMINS}} users who have sysop rights]]. These admins pay careful attention to the [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] page, and will [[Special:Ipblocklist|block]] IP addresses where/when appropriate.

===How do I delete an article or image?===
Only [[CyberAcme:Administrators|administrators]] and [[CyberAcme:Patrollers|patrollers]] can delete articles and images, but there's an easy way for you to alert the sysops to pages you think should be deleted. Simply edit the article and add <code><nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>{{Delete versions}}</nowiki></code> at the top (the two templates are for different situations; see [[:Category:Candidates for deletion|candidates for deletion]] and [[:Category:Files with versions pending deletion|images with versions pending deletion]]). If you've done it right, you should see a box like this one at the top of the page:

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The code will add the article to one of the above mentioned categories. The sysops check these categories regularly and will delete any articles and images they agree should be deleted.

==Rules and policies==
===Can I copy information from another site or source?===
In general, no. Copying information word-for-word from any source of ''Halo'' information, official or fan-made, is not allowed on CyberAcme, and any information found to be copied from another source will be removed. Passages from official sources can be '''quoted''', but not outright copied - the difference being that quotes are placed within quotation marks and the origin of the quote is cited. Quoting unofficial, fan-made sources (such as articles from wikis) is not permitted.

=== Is fanon/fan-fiction content allowed on this wiki? ===
The general rule for any fan-made/fanon/fan-fiction content is not to be created on mainspace; for those interested, see [[halofanon:main page|Halo Fanon]], which can be used for fan-fiction purposes.

=== CyberAcmeis not a democracy? ===
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Like virtually all wikis, CyberAcme is ''not'' a democracy. Most of our issues are put up to a user vote, but important decisions are made based on '''discussion'''; not consensus or voting. The reasoning for this is that legitimate concerns cannot be ignored in light of important decisions, and one opinion is not necessarily equal to another; particularly when experience plays into the decision. These details must be ironed out in discussion before a decision is made.

=== Can we filter/censor the offensive/sensitive content? ===
While CyberAcme should be written in a style that is friendly and formal, it may at times display subject material that can be interpreted as offensive. Provided that this information is factual and consistent with the Halo universe, it should not be censored. An example is the quote "Fuck you and all of your insurrectionist bullshit!" which should '''not''' be altered to read "F**k you and all of your insurrectionist bulls**t!"

=== What if the information from one source contradicts another? ===
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Given the Halo universe encompasses several forms of media and many individuals in said media's making, there are instances where two or more sources contradict one another. In these situations, the source which is said to be canon is that which was most closely overseen by the core creative team of Halo; the other sources are said to be non-canon as it pertains to the contested information. If, on the other hand, the information presented in one source does not conflict with that of those more closely related to the creators of the series, it can be considered canon.

==Community==
===What is Discord?===
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Discord is a free service that allows gamers to communicate with one another via text or voice chat. CyberAcme has its own Discord server so that members of our community can get to know each other. Anyone is welcome to join the CyberAcme Discord, and an invitation can be found [[CyberAcme:Discord server|here]].

===What are talk pages?===
Talk pages are a method of communication between users. They are laid out in the same way as normal pages, except rather than providing information on a particular subject, they are used for communication. The standard convention is to indent each message one level more than the message it is replying to, in order to clearly show the order of messages. In addition, any messages posted to a talk page ''must'' be signed by the user (by pasting <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code> at the end of the message) in order to show others who posted the message.

==Related websites==
===Does CyberAcme cooperate with other websites?===
Yes, we are affiliated with many other sites and fansites, which are listed in the [[CyberAcme:Home#Official and community weblinks|weblinks section]] of the [[CyberAcme:Home|community portal]]. Want to be one of them? [[CyberAcme:talk:Home|Feel free to ask us here]].

=== Why are there five different Marathon wikis? ===
With the release of the new [[Marathon (2026)]] game, many wikis have emerged out of it's release. CyberAcme was opened in August of 2023 to begin a wiki for all previous and current ''Marathon'' content. There are 2 Marathon wikis on ''Fandom'', being [https://marathonthegame.fandom.com/wiki/Marathon_Wiki Marathon ''The'' Game] and [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Marathon_Wiki Marathon Game] respectively. There is also a Wiki dedicated to the ARG's of Marathon, named [https://wiki.breacher.net Breacher of Tomorrow Wiki]. Additionally, there is the standalone [https://marathongame.wiki Marathon Game] wiki. These wikis were all made in light of the new games, with the exception of one. [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Marathon_Wiki Marathon Game] wiki was created in 2007 as Pfhorpedia, but was renamed by the Fandom staff and strapped together into a new wiki. 

===What is CyberAcme's relationship with the other wikis like?===
The CyberAcme administration is on good terms with the staff of both the ''Marathon The Game'' and ''Breachers of Tomorrow'' wikis. Although we do not contact the other wikis, we do not have any hate towards them. After all, we all have a goal to create a encyclopedia abut Marathon. CyberAcme has and continues to work on bringing these wikis together. 

The ''Breachers of Tomorrow'' wiki is and will continue to be a great place for ARG ''(alternate reality game)'' information, and we will remain separated.

==Miscellaneous questions==
===My question wasn't answered. Where else can I ask it?===
As stated in the introduction, if your question is not answered by this page, you are encouraged to post it on the [[Special:WikiForum|forums]], where it will be answered by the community.

== External links ==
*[[wikipedia:FAQ|''Frequently asked questions'' on '''Wikipedia''']]

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