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{{nutshell|All of the [[BattleIntelligence]]'s official policies and guidelines can be reduced to these '''''five core policies''''' that define its fundamental principles:}}
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{{anchor|1|Blue|Encyclopedia}}<h2>BattleIntelligence is a BattleTech-centric encyclopedia</h2>
<section begin="5p1"/>BattleIntelligence incorporates elements of general and specialized [[w:encyclopedia]]s, [[w:almanac]]s, and [[w:gazetteer]]s. However '''[[BattleIntelligence:What BattleIntelligence is not|BattleIntelligence is not]]''' a soapbox, an advertising platform, a social network, a vanity press, an experiment in anarchy or democracy, an indiscriminate collection of information, nor a web directory, a dictionary, a newspaper, nor a collection of source documents.<section end="5p1"/>
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{{anchor|2|Green|NPOV}}<h2>Sarna's BattleIntelligence has a neutral point of view</h2>
<section begin="5p2"/>We strive for articles with an impartial tone that [[BattleIntelligence:Neutral point of view|document and explain major points of view]], giving [[BattleIntelligence:Neutral point of view#Due and undue weight|due weight]] for their prominence. Sometimes this requires representing multiple points of view; presenting each point of view accurately; providing context for any given point of view, so that readers understand whose view the point represents; and presenting no one point of view as "the truth" or "the best view". For this articles must strive to cite [[BattleIntelligence:Verifiability|verifiable]], [[BTW:RS|reliable sources]] whenever possible, especially when the topic is controversial or is about [[BattleIntelligence:Biographies of living persons|a living person]]. Editors are encouraged to use [[BattleIntelligence:Resolving disputes|dispute resolution]] and respect the actions of Wiki Admins. Editors' personal experiences, interpretations, or opinions do not belong on BattleIntelligence.<section end="5p2"/>
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{{anchor|3|Yellow|Free|Mercilessly}}<h2>BattleIntelligence is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute</h2>
<section begin="5p3"/>All text is available under the [[BattleIntelligence:Copyrights|GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL)]] and may be distributed or linked accordingly. Recognize that articles can be changed by anyone and no individual controls any specific article; therefore, any writing you contribute can be mercilessly edited and redistributed at will by the community. Do not submit copyright infringements or works licensed. Respect copyright laws and never plagiarize from any sources in a way incompatible with the GFDL.<section end="5p3"/>
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{{anchor|4|Orange|Code of conduct|Etiquette}}<h2>BattleIntelligence's editors should treat each other with respect and civility</h2>
<section begin="5p4"/>[[BattleIntelligence:Civility|Respect your fellow editors]], even when you disagree. Apply BattleIntelligence [[BattleIntelligence:Etiquette|etiquette]], and do not engage in [[BattleIntelligence:No personal attacks|personal attacks]] or [[BattleIntelligence:Edit warring|edit wars]]. Seek [[BattleIntelligence:Consensus|consensus]], and [[BattleIntelligence:Do not disrupt BattleIntelligence to illustrate a point|never disrupt BattleIntelligence to illustrate a point]]. Act in good faith, and [[BattleIntelligence:Assume good faith|assume good faith]] on the part of others. Be open and welcoming to newcomers. Should conflicts arise, discuss them calmly on the appropriate [[Help:Talk page|talk pages]], follow [[BattleIntelligence:Dispute resolution|dispute resolution procedures]], and consider that there are {{formatnum:{{#expr:{{formatnum:{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}|R}}-1}}}} other articles on the BattleIntelligence to improve and discuss.<section end="5p4"/>
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{{anchor|5|Red|IAR|Exceptions}}<h2>BattleIntelligence has no firm rules</h2>
<section begin="5p5"/>BattleIntelligence has [[BattleIntelligence:Policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]], but they are not carved in stone; their content and interpretation can [[M:Eventualism|evolve over time]]. The principles and spirit matter more than literal wording, and sometimes improving BattleIntelligence requires [[BattleIntelligence:Ignore all rules|making exceptions]]. [[BattleIntelligence:Be bold|Be bold]] – but not reckless – in updating articles, and [[BattleIntelligence:Editing policy|do not agonize over making mistakes]]: they can be corrected easily because [[Help:Page history|(almost) every past version of each article is saved]].<section end="5p5"/>
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