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Universal Product

This is a test template for a universal product/item template.

Please be sure to follow Submission Rules. If you need help please contact the Star Army Creator Mentor Program.

====== Universal Product ======
One to two sentences to introduce your product. (From in-character perspective)

=====History and Background=====
Use full sentences and paragraphs.

Things to think about...
  - Why was this product made? 
  - What need does this product fill? 
  - What products is this product replacing?
  - Who (character/organization) designed the product and when? 
  - What insight did that designer have into this product?
  - What steps were followed, were there designs that did not make the cut? Was the design reviewed before it was manufactured? 
  - Did someone contract this item?

=====General Information=====
This is the general information for (insert product name).

^  Product Title  ^^
^  YE Production Began  |  [[timeline:ye_XX]]  |
^  Parent Product  |  (Optional; link to the main or related product. ie if ammo, link to gun)  |
^  Designers  |  [[link to designer character/organization]]  |
^  Manufacturer  |  [[link to manufacturer organization]]  |
^  Used By  |  [[link to who uses the product]]  |
^  Damage Rating  |  (If applicable, DvR3 Tier )  |
^  Availability  |  (Prototype, Limited, Mass Production)  |
^  Price  |  (price in KS)  |

=====Performance=====
Full Sentences and Paragraphs

Questions to answer...
  - How long is the product designed to last?
  - How often does it need to be maintained? upgraded?
  - Who (character or organization or occupation) can fix this product?
  - (If it carries people) What is the min number of people needed to operate? How many people can fit? How many people 
  - (if travels) How far can it go? Is it limited by the nutritional requirements of the passengers? the amount of fuel it has?

====Speeds====
If the product travels (mobile station, ship, small craft, etc)
This product follows the [[guide:starship_speed_standard]]:

^  Propulsion Performance  ^^
^  Type of Propulsion  ^   Speed  ^
^  ie. CDD  |  0.01c to 12,000c  |
(list each propulsion type and speed)

=====Appearance=====
Full Sentences and Paragraphs.

Things to think about...
  - What does it look like? What is it similar in looks to? Does it compare to anything else?
  - What doe it look like inside (If it is something people go into)
  - What color is it painted, dyed, or colored? Does it come in different styles or options?

Dimensions:

^  Length  |  (in meters)  |
^  Width  |  (in meters)  | 
^  Height  |  (in meters)  |
^  Weight  |  (in kilograms)  |

====Interiors====
If a ship, craft, space station. List compartments and describe them.
List/links of interior compartments. With a short 1 to 2 paragraph to describe the compartments.

====Bridge====
(description of the compartment)

List of compartments and descriptions.

=====Subsystems=====
If it has subsystems.
Blurb About its Subsystems.

====Subsystem One====
( 1 to 3 sentences description of subsystem one) (Include link if listed separately  )

=====Options=====
If has ammunition, modules, other products it is used with
This product has the following options/modules/ammunition/add-ons:
  * List Links

=====Usage or Guide=====
If Equipment, Tools or Interface 
One to Two Paragraphs.

How does this product get used? What are the instructions? How do you troubleshoot this product?

=====OOC Notes=====

(Author and Info)

1 Summary (2-5 sentences) 
  - What need does this fill in the SARPiverse?
  - Provide links to product usage in RP. (forum links (to examples of sales or use of the product) after the product is approved)

(Approval Info)

====Player Product Reviews====
Player input after approval. List of reviews.

  * [[members:xx]]: 1-2 sentence review. What this article useful? Did you use the product in RP? 
  * [[members:xx]]: 1-2 sentence review. What this article useful? Did you use the product in RP? 


OOC Notes

Andrew created this article on 2021/01/28 14:44.

🚧 This article is a work-in-progress. Is it not currently approved.


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wip_2023_or_older/templates/universal_product.txt · Last modified: 2023/12/27 13:58 by wes