Policy:Fanon
BattleIntelligence started out as a fan site. Technically, it remains a fan site and falls under our own definition of meta-source.
The site owner allows specific fan fiction to be posted to Battle Intelligence.
Fanon policy
Fan Fiction on Battle Intelligence will be labeled on the fan fiction's main page as non-IP licensee source material. Any update on any other page with that specific fan fiction remains non-IP licensee source material.
- Verified Fan Fiction:
- Resurgence Era (created in 2023)
- Author is Minis & Dumbbells
- At the bottom of the page the disclaimer exists to show that it and all updates from it throughout the wiki is fan fiction and is non-IP licensee source material for fans to enjoy free of charge.
- Anyone claiming to sell anything related to the Resurgence Era is in fact not part of the Resurgence Era.
- All updates throughout the wiki are intended be part of this non-IP licensee source material.
- Minis & Dumbbells has not gained a single cent over the creation of this source material.
- The purpose is to provide a fan created storyline from a break off point in 3152.
- This is a transformative what-if scenario if a faction (Word of Blake) returned from the dead:
- How would characters respond?
- How would factions respond?
- What would combat be like?
- This is a transformative what-if scenario if a faction (Word of Blake) returned from the dead:
- The ideas of how the Era progresses are entirely created by the author(s).
- As the universe already exists to that point, the characters and factions continue to be involved.
- New characters and their artwork added to the story are entirely created/commissioned by the author(s).
- New factions and their emblems/logos added to the story are entirely created/commissioned by the author(s).
- Additional information:
- Ownership & Copyright: This work of fiction is a non-commercial fan creation. BattleTech, MechWarrior, and all associated logos, distinct character names, and faction designations are trademarks or registered trademarks of Topps, and/or Catalyst Game Labs (AKA current/IP-licensee). No copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
- Transformative Purpose: This story is a transformative work created for the purpose of community engagement, creative commentary, and expansion of the fictional setting. It adds original characters, plotlines, and thematic explorations not found in the official canon. This work is not a substitute for official BattleTech publications and is intended to supplement the fan experience by offering a unique, non-canonical perspective on the universe.
- Resurgence Era (created in 2023)
Fanon definition
In this context, the word fanon is used synonymously with "fan fiction". It covers any and all information that does not stem from official BattleTech products or sources, be they canonical or apocryphal, print or online, or other. Specifically, it includes (but is not limited to):
- fan-made stories, scenarios, characters, units, etc.;
- custom 'Mechs, vehicles, and other playing pieces;
- custom items and game rules ("house rules");
- artwork (graphical or otherwise).
Exceptions
- Articles are permissible if they cover (i.e. are written about) an aspect of fanon that is sufficiently notable. A fanon subject may be notable if the fanbase as a whole is generally using it as a tool or reference or is at least aware of it; otherwise, it may be notable because of its author or special circumstances. The question of notability is a subjective one and each individual case may ultimately require user consensus.
- In the absence of suitable canonical/official art, fan-made art is permissible if it was created by the same user who uploads it, and is required or at least highly useful to explain the subject at hand (for instance, a user-created map to illustrate the course of a border war in an article about the same, or user renditions of rank insignia which have been described, but never actually depicted in canon). Such user-created images should be tagged with the Template:Fanon.
- The BattleTech Essays on Sarna BattleIntelligence arguably skirt the edge of the policy not to publish fan fiction. However, essays will (usually) not aim to add fanon content but instead inform articles about (otherwise canonical or at least inferred) information; they seek to explain canon, not to add to it.