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jpmschweitzerandClaude Opus 4.6 b672b9c269 feat(docs): restructure wiki taxonomy with templates and Krenn System entry (#301, #319)
Move wiki from docs/wiki/ to root wiki/. Add 14 category templates with
YAML frontmatter, governance model, hierarchical spatial structure
(system > station > district > location). Populate Krenn System entry
as first concrete star system. Update cross-references in workshop and
sprint docs.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-02-13 00:58:45 +01:00

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# Wiki Governance
**Owner:** Miri (structure and worldbuilding)
**Contributors:** Anyone on the team, following templates
---
## Status Lifecycle
Every wiki entry has a `status` field in its YAML frontmatter:
| Status | Meaning | Who Can Set |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| `proposed` | Under consideration, not yet reviewed | Anyone |
| `draft` | In review, content being refined | Author + reviewer |
| `canonical` | Confirmed setting truth, safe to reference | Miri or project lead |
**Progression:** `proposed``draft``canonical`
**Demotion:** A `canonical` entry can be demoted to `draft` if a decision changes its foundation. Only Miri or the project lead can demote canonical entries.
---
## Creating New Entries
1. Copy the appropriate template from `_templates/`
2. Fill in the YAML frontmatter (all fields)
3. Set `status: proposed`
4. Write the content following the template structure
5. Submit for review
**Templates available:** `star-system`, `station`, `district`, `location`, `character`, `faction`, `technology`, `cultural-group`, `contraband`, `institution`, `species`, `lore`, `concept`, `triangle`
---
## Directory Rules
### Spatial Hierarchy (`star-systems/`)
```
star-systems/
{system-slug}/
index.md # System overview
{station-slug}/
index.md # Station overview
{district-slug}/
index.md # District overview
{location-slug}.md # Location files (flat within district)
```
- Systems contain stations (nested directories)
- Stations contain districts (nested directories)
- Districts contain locations (flat files, no subdirectory)
- Each directory level has an `index.md` with that entity's overview
- Slugs are lowercase, hyphenated, unique within their parent
### Flat Categories
All other categories use flat file structure:
```
{category}/
{entry-slug}.md
```
No nesting within flat categories. Use `cross_refs` in frontmatter for relationships.
---
## Cross-Referencing
- Use `cross_refs` in YAML frontmatter for machine-readable references (slugs only)
- Use markdown links in body text for human-readable navigation
- Use `decision_refs` for links to `decisions/*.md` entries (e.g., `[D-036]`)
---
## Scale Considerations
The spatial hierarchy is designed to scale from 1 star system (v0.1) to 500+ (full game):
- Each system is a self-contained directory tree
- Cross-system references use full slug paths (e.g., `star-systems/krenn/sova/transit`)
- Characters, factions, and other flat categories remain at wiki root — they are not nested per system
- Characters reference their home district via `home_district` frontmatter field
---
## Naming Conventions
- **File slugs:** lowercase, hyphenated (e.g., `kael-davan.md`, `the-last-shift.md`)
- **Directory slugs:** lowercase, hyphenated (e.g., `krenn/`, `sova/`, `transit/`)
- **Canonical IDs:** match content schema format (e.g., `npc:kael-davan`)
- **Display names:** title case, as they appear in-game
---
**Last updated:** 2026-02-13