THE VAULT SYSTEM
Article Classification Guide
Every article in The Vault is assigned a classification based on the type of information it contains.
Classifications determine the structure, assessment templates, and information included within each entry.
Case Files
Case Files document specific incidents, sightings, investigations, or reported paranormal events.
Examples:
Required templates:
{{CryptidInfobox}}{{VaultAssessment}}{{VaultEvidenceAssessment}}
Profile Files
Profile Files document people, organisations, and researchers.
Examples:
Required templates:
{{InfoboxPerson}}{{VaultProfileAssessment}}
Location Files
Location Files document places connected with reports, folklore, investigations, or unusual events.
Examples:
Required templates:
Research Files
Research Files document theories, experiments, scientific studies, and paranormal disciplines.
Examples:
Required templates:
{{ResearchInfobox}}{{VaultAssessment}}
Work Files
Work Files document books, films, television programmes, and publications.
Examples:
Required templates:
{{InfoboxBook}}{{FilmInfobox}}{{VaultWorkAssessment}}
Archive Principle
The Vault aims to document and investigate unusual claims objectively.
Entries should distinguish between:
- Historical fact
- Reported claims
- Witness testimony
- Research evidence
- Interpretation and speculation
The purpose of The Vault is not to prove or disprove every claim, but to preserve information and encourage investigation.