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'''This documentation is outdated and does NOT explain all current features of the template. The parts explained are still correct and usable though. New documentation in the works.'''
 * Description
 * Use this template to make quick references to chapters, episodes, and other media related to Attack on Titan. It also supports external sources and free format text.


 * Syntax
 * Type  when making a reference, with parameters as shown below.

Simple citation
Available keywords are:


 * Manga chapters- No keyword is required, just type the number of the chapter.


 * Example:
 * Eren saves Mikasa from the kidnappers.
 * Result:
 * Eren saves Mikasa from the kidnappers.


 * Side stories


 * Example:
 * Petra Ral is introduced.
 * Result:
 * Petra Ral is introduced.


 * Guidebooks


 * Example:
 * Isayama reveals Grisha's stats.
 * Result:
 * Isayama reveals Grisha's stats.


 * Guidebooks 1 and 2 (INSIDE & OUTSIDE) can also be cited together.


 * Example:
 * Isayama reveals Grisha's stats.
 * Result:
 * Isayama reveals Grisha's stats.


 * Anime episodes


 * Example:
 * Levi beats up Eren during his trial.
 * Result:
 * Levi beats up Eren during his trial.


 * OVA- They can be cited whether using the number of the OVA with the keyword "o" or the number of the anime episode.


 * Example:
 * Ilse Langnar encounters a Deviant Type Titan which talks to her.
 * Result:
 * Ilse Langnar encounters a Deviant Type Titan which talks to her.
 * Ilse Langnar encounters a Deviant Type Titan which talks to her.


 * Example:
 * Ilse Langnar encounters a Deviant Type Titan which talks to her.
 * Result:
 * Ilse Langnar encounters a Deviant Type Titan which talks to her.
 * Ilse Langnar encounters a Deviant Type Titan which talks to her.


 * Films


 * Example:
 * In the live-action adaptation of the series, Armin has black hair.
 * Result:
 * In the live-action adaptation of the series, Armin has black hair.


 * "Before the Fall" chapters


 * Example:
 * She shows him a hand drawn map of all three territories, saying each wall's name as she points to it.
 * Result:
 * She shows him a hand drawn map of all three territories, saying each wall's name as she points to it.


 * "No Regrets" chapters


 * Example:
 * Flagon seeming impressed, contemplates whether they can truly welcome him with open arms.
 * Result:
 * Flagon seeming impressed, contemplates whether they can truly welcome him with open arms.


 * "Chibi Theatre" chapters


 * Example:
 * Eren is portrayed in chibi form.
 * Result:
 * Eren is portrayed in chibi form.


 * "Attack on Avengers" chapters


 * Example:
 * The Female Titan fights against Iron Man.
 * Result:
 * The Female Titan fights against Iron Man.

Adding page numbers

 * Example (single page):
 * Thomas is eaten by a Titan.
 * Result:
 * Thomas is eaten by a Titan.


 * Example (multiple pages):
 * Annie demonstrates her fighting style to Eren and Reiner.
 * Result:
 * Annie demonstrates her fighting style to Eren and Reiner.

Adding descriptions

 * Example:
 * Bertolt is a trainee with great potential.
 * Result:
 * Bertolt is a trainee with great potential.

Citing external sources


Explanation:


 * u (url): URL of the cited page.
 * t (title): Title of the page. This is the text to be displayed in the link.


 * Those two are the only required parameters. The following are optional, but recommended:


 * s (source): Name of the cited website.
 * r (retrieved): Date of retrieval of the page.
 * d (description): A short sentence describing the reference.


 * Example (full reference with all parameters):
 * Mike Zacharius' birthday is on November 1st.
 * Result:
 * Mike Zacharius' birthday is on November 1st.

Free format text
To make references without using any of the formats described above, just type the text without including parameters.


 * Example:
 * He met Hajime Isayama when they were children.
 * Result:
 * He met Hajime Isayama when they were children.