Template:Ew-char

An attempt to create a right-floating template to list relevant attributes of Earth Wars characters. The information is collapsed so as to not create excessive whitespace in the text around it.

Contains the following parameters:

• name= The character's name. Can be left blank, but probably helpful for characters who are represented twice and can be listed separately, like G1 Optimus Prime/Orion Pax.
• image= Image to be inserted using regular syntax. Upright=1.66 and centered works best. Optional, in the event of no available image.
• vertical= Experimental parameter for images that are thinner than they are tall. Relocates the information boxes to the left of the image. Probably best deprecated.
• link= For adding an external link to the bottom of the template. Uses plaintext; URL and "(character) at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki" must be added by yourself.

The following information parameters:

• faction= Accepts any text, but probably best to stick or Autobot or Decepticon.
• unit= Standard/Combiner/C.O.M.B.A.T./Weapon/Prime (Titan will be a separate template). Will not render without Faction.
• star= The minimum star rating available for a character. "star" is included by default; just enter a number between 1 and 5.
• class= The character's Class in plaintext: Warrior/Aerial/Gunner/Medic/Special/Triple Changer for Standard bots, Companion/Melee/Shield/Range for C.O.M.B.A.T.s.
• specialclass= Deployer/Leader/Scout, which were retired from the game and rolled into Special.
• collection= The character's Collection.
• combiner= If the character is a component of a Combiner.
• components= If the character is a Combiner, list the components.
• behavior= A description of how the character attacks. Currently listed as "Weapon" on certain pages but should probably be replaced due to the introduction of Weapon unit type.

The following ability parameters:

• ability=
• abilities= If the character has plural abilities.
• special=
• passive=
• artifact=

The above can be covered by a nested template, Template:Ew-ability. But if the parameter only needs a line of text, like the Optimus Prime example below, just type that in instead.

The following compatibility parameters:

• usedby= For Weapons, what characters can use them.
• combats= What type of C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots the character is compatible with: Companion/Melee/Shield/Ranged.
• cores= The character's Bot Specific Power Cores. Bulleted lists only work with a whole line break between them?

And the following meta information parameters, which render under a separate heading:

• date= The date the character was added to the game. Will not display without counterpart parameter.
• counterpart= The character's counterpart on the opposite faction.
• skins= Plaintext field to enter images and titles. Has its own collapsible toggle (which does not work on this version of MediaWiki, but should if/when we update) and a scroll function. Bulletpoints between skins and upright=1.5 (or smaller) and centered images work best. Same as with Power Cores, bullet lists behave weird.
• notes= Plaintext field to type in notes.

Copy/pasteable

{{ew-char
|name= 
|image= [[|thumb|center|upright=1.66|]]
|vertical= 
|link=[URL (character name) at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
|faction= Autobot/Decepticon
|unit= Standard/Combiner/C.O.M.B.A.T./Weapon/Prime
|star= number between 1 and 5.
|class= Warrior/Aerial/Gunner/Medic/Special/Triple Changer/Companion/Minion/Melee/Shield/Range
|specialclass= Deployer/Leader/Scout
|collection=
|combiner=
|components=
|behavior=
|ability= 
|abilities= 
|special=
|passive=
|artifact=
|usedby=
|combats=
|cores=
|date=
|counterpart=
|skins=
|notes=
}}

For Ability/Abilities/Special/Passive/Artifact:

{{ew-ability
|ability=
|abilitydesc=
|cost=
|cooldown=
|level11=
|rank5=
|rank10=
|artifact6=
|artifact11=
|artifact16=
}}

Example (Standard)

Code

{{ew-char
|name=Optimus Prime
|image=[[File:OptimusPrime-EarthWars.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.66|Gathering resources is the right of all sentient base builders.]]
|link=[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:optimus-prime Optimus Prime at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
|faction=Autobot
|unit=Standard
|class=Special
|specialclass=Leader
|star=2
|collection=Leaders
|combiner=Optimus Maximus
|behavior=Optimus Prime fires a shot from his Ion Blaster before engaging a defense and attacking it with his energon axe.
|ability={{ew-ability
|ability=Inspiring Charge
|abilitydesc=Rally Autobots to engage the target, then charge in dealing damage to the target and damaging walls along the way.
|cost=5 ability points +2 for reuses.}}
|passive=Shoots enemies at a distance every 5 seconds.
|combats=Melee, Companion
|cores=*'''Matrix of Leadership'''

*'''G1 Optimus Prime'''
|date=At launch
|counterpart=Megatron
|skins=*'''WFC Optimus Prime'''

*'''Shattered Glass Optimus Prime'''
[[File:EW SG Optimus Prime skin.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.5|Mwa-ha-ha!]]
*'''Holiday 2022 Optimus Prime'''
[[File:EW Holiday 2022 Optimus Prime skin.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.5|Hwo-ho-ho!]]
*'''Armada Optimus Prime'''
}}

Result

Optimus Prime
Gathering resources is the right of all sentient base builders.
Information Faction Autobot Unit type Standard Min. Stars 2 star Class Special (Leader) Collection Leaders Combiner Optimus Maximus Behavior Optimus Prime fires a shot from his Ion Blaster before engaging a defense and attacking it with his energon axe. Ability Inspiring Charge Rally Autobots to engage the target, then charge in dealing damage to the target and damaging walls along the way. Cost: 5 ability points +2 for reuses. Passive Shoots enemies at a distance every 5 seconds. C.O.M.B.A.T.s Melee, Companion Bot Power Cores Matrix of Leadership G1 Optimus Prime Meta information Date added At launch Countertpart Megatron Skins WFC Optimus Prime Shattered Glass Optimus Prime Mwa-ha-ha! Holiday 2022 Optimus Prime Hwo-ho-ho! Armada Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki

This template works like an image, floating alongside text, and interacts with {{-}} and {{--}} in the same way.

Example (Vertical)

Code

{{ew-char
|name=Reflector
|vertical=yes
|image=[[File:ReflectorEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Three in one, one in three, we are the ones who heal thee.]]
|link=[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:reflector Reflector at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
|faction=Decepticon
|unit=Standard
|class=Medic
|collection=Decepticon
|star=2
|behavior=Viewfinder uses a medi-gun of unusual make in which it shoots out health bombs, instead of one continuous stream. Spectro and Spyglass both use medi-beams like Hook and Shockwave to provide 40-45% resistant shields. If any of Reflectors' components are not healing bots, they use their pistols to shoot targets. 
|ability={{ew-ability 
|ability=Reflector Team Up! 
|abilitydesc=Summon Spectro and Spyglass, each with an ability to shield friendly bots blocking 40/45% of incoming damage. 
|cost=4 ability points +2 cost increase.}}
|combats=Range, Companion
|cores=*'''G1 Reflector'''
|date=2017
|counterpart=First Aid
|skins=*WFC Reflector
|notes=Reflector is one of the few characters in the game to not have an alternate mode.
}}

Result

Reflector						Three in one, one in three, we are the ones who heal thee.
Information Faction Decepticon Unit type Standard Min. Stars 2 star Class Medic Collection Decepticon Behavior Viewfinder uses a medi-gun of unusual make in which it shoots out health bombs, instead of one continuous stream. Spectro and Spyglass both use medi-beams like Hook and Shockwave to provide 40-45% resistant shields. If any of Reflectors' components are not healing bots, they use their pistols to shoot targets. Ability Reflector Team Up! Summon Spectro and Spyglass, each with an ability to shield friendly bots blocking 40/45% of incoming damage. Cost: 4 ability points +2 cost increase. C.O.M.B.A.T.s Range, Companion Bot Power Cores G1 Reflector Meta information Date added 2017 Countertpart First Aid Skins WFC Reflector Notes Reflector is one of the few characters in the game to not have an alternate mode.
Reflector at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki

This was put together in the early days of the template, for characters who have a portrait or square image. It was supposed to save space at the time, but as the number of parameters in the template increased, this seemed like more of a waste of time. Discuss?

Example (Combiner)

Code

{{ew-char
|name=Superion
|image=[[File:SuperionEarthWars.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.66| Superion better than [[Devastator (G1)|Big Green Giant.]]]]
|link=[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:superion: Superion at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
|faction=Autobot
|unit=Combiner
|star=3
|collection=Aerialbots
|components=Silverbolt, Powerglide, Alpha Bravo, Air Raid, Firefly, Skydive
|abilities={{ew-ability
|ability=Rush and Smash
|abilitydesc=Rush into combat smashing walls along the way. Deals heavy damage to the final target.}}
{{ew-ability
|ability=Rocket Swarm
|abilitydesc=Fire a swarm of rockets dealing damage over a large area.}}
{{ew-ability
|ability=Death Ray
|abilitydesc=Fire a powerful beam that deals massive damage to a single target. Cannot be used on the HQ.}}
|date=2016
|counterpart=Devastator}}

Result

Superion
Superion better than Big Green Giant.
Information Faction Autobot Unit type Combiner Min. Stars 3 star Collection Aerialbots Components Silverbolt, Powerglide, Alpha Bravo, Air Raid, Firefly, Skydive Abilities Rush and Smash Rush into combat smashing walls along the way. Deals heavy damage to the final target. Rocket Swarm Fire a swarm of rockets dealing damage over a large area. Death Ray Fire a powerful beam that deals massive damage to a single target. Cannot be used on the HQ. Meta information Date added 2016 Countertpart Devastator
Superion at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki

Example (C.O.M.B.A.T.)

Code

{{ew-char
|name= Firedrive
|image= [[File:Earth Wars Firedrive.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.66|]]
|link=[https://tfew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4733786331167-Firedrive-Blowpipe Firedrive at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
|faction= Autobot
|unit= C.O.M.B.A.T.
|star= 2
|class= Range
|ability= Shoot plasma dealing 8x more damage to walls and bursting regularly into flames causing damage over time in an area. Normal bot damage increased by a percentage.
|date= 11th April 2020
|counterpart= Blowpipe
}}

Results

Firedrive
Information Faction Autobot Unit type C.O.M.B.A.T. Min. Stars 2 star Class Range Ability Shoot plasma dealing 8x more damage to walls and bursting regularly into flames causing damage over time in an area. Normal bot damage increased by a percentage. Meta information Date added 11th April 2020 Countertpart Blowpipe
Firedrive at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki

Example (Weapon)

Code

{{ew-char
|name= Prima's Star Saber
|image= [[File:Earth Wars Prima's Star Saber.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.66|]]
|link=[https://tfew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4733775088799-Prima-s-Star-Saber-Dark-Star-Saber#toc1 Prima's Star Saber at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
|faction= Autobot
|unit= Weapon
|star= 2
|class= Companion
|ability= Increases the user's DPS by a percentage. The Star Saber tears through time to summon a [[Hologram|hologram]] of Optimus Prime that has 50% of the user's health and 100% of their DPS (only one hologram can be summoned per user in battle). For every 10 seconds, it lands a massive strike that deals a percentage of the user's damage in an area.
|usedby= Warriors, [[Triple Changer#Transformers: Earth Wars|Triple Changers]] (specifically [[Sky Lynx (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Sky Lynx]] only) and Melee Special (excluding [[Beachcomber (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Beachcomber]]) classes
|date= [[April 4]], [[2024]]
|counterpart= [[Dark Star Saber#Transformers: Earth Wars|Dark Star Saber]]
}}

Result

Prima's Star Saber
Information Faction Autobot Unit type Weapon Min. Stars 2 star Class Companion Ability Increases the user's DPS by a percentage. The Star Saber tears through time to summon a hologram of Optimus Prime that has 50% of the user's health and 100% of their DPS (only one hologram can be summoned per user in battle). For every 10 seconds, it lands a massive strike that deals a percentage of the user's damage in an area. Used by Warriors, Triple Changers (specifically Sky Lynx only) and Melee Special (excluding Beachcomber) classes Meta information Date added April 4, 2024 Countertpart Dark Star Saber
Prima's Star Saber at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki

Example (Prime)

Code

{{ew-char
|name= Solus Prime
|image= [[File:Earth Wars Solus Prime.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.66|]]
|faction=Trans-factional
|behavior= Attacks with either her fists, or the Forge, if equipped. 
|special={{ew-ability
|ability=Prime Landing (Healing)
|abilitydesc=Heals in a small area on entrance.}}
|passive={{ew-ability
|ability=Primordial Tech
|abilitydesc=Increases maximum health of herself by a percent, and nearby friendly bots and minions by a lesser percent.
|rank5=Increases the damage and healing of nearby constructs and summoned troops by a percent. 
|rank10=Provides a damage reduction shield to nearby constructs and summoned troops.}}
|artifact={{ew-ability
|ability=Forge of Solus Prime
|abilitydesc=Heals in a small area on entrance. Creates a drone that follows her, giving a damage reduction shield to her and nearby bots and minions for a period of time.
|artifact6=Drone increases attack and move speed by a percent. 
|artifact11=Increases Solus' DPS. 
|artifact16=Increases healing done on entrance.}}
|date= November 28th, 2025
}}

Result

Solus Prime
Information Faction Trans-factional Behavior Attacks with either her fists, or the Forge, if equipped. Special Prime Landing (Healing) Heals in a small area on entrance. Passive Primordial Tech Increases maximum health of herself by a percent, and nearby friendly bots and minions by a lesser percent. Rank 5 Effect: Increases the damage and healing of nearby constructs and summoned troops by a percent. Rank 10 Effect: Provides a damage reduction shield to nearby constructs and summoned troops. Artifact Forge of Solus Prime Heals in a small area on entrance. Creates a drone that follows her, giving a damage reduction shield to her and nearby bots and minions for a period of time. Level 6 Effect: Drone increases attack and move speed by a percent. Level 11 Effect: Increases Solus' DPS. Level 16 Effect: Increases healing done on entrance. Meta information Date added November 28th, 2025

I copied this over from this sandbox, so I'm making the assumption the information is correct.