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Engineer infobox
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Usage

Infobox for Elite Dangerous Engineer articles.

When structured data exists for an Engineer, the template automatically uses the canonical values stored in Module:Data/Engineers/index. Parameters supplied directly on the article override those values when needed.

{{Engineer infobox
 |name = Broo Tarquin
 |image =
 |engineer_type = Ship (weapons)
 |system = Muang
 |body =
 |facility = Broo's Legacy
 |region =
 |allegiance =
 |specialties = Beam, Burst, and Pulse Laser modifications
 |max_grade =
 |prerequisite_engineer =
 |discovery_requirement = Referral from Hera Tani
 |invitation_requirement = Combat rank Competent or higher
 |unlock_requirement = Deliver 50 units of Fujin Tea
}}

Empty parameters are hidden automatically.

For information about adding or updating canonical structured data, see Elite Dangerous Field Manual:Adding Structured Data.

Engineer infobox for Elite Dangerous Engineer articles. Article parameters override structured Engineer data defaults.

Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Namename

Engineer display name. Defaults to the page title.

Stringsuggested
Imageimage

Portrait or relevant image filename, without the File: prefix. Leave blank to show the No image available placeholder.

Filesuggested
Engineer typeengineer_type

Broad type or category of Engineer.

Stringsuggested
Systemsystem

System where the Engineer is located.

Page namesuggested
Bodybody

Planet, moon, or other body if applicable.

Stringoptional
Facilityfacility

Engineer base or facility name.

Stringsuggested
Regionregion

Region if applicable.

Stringoptional
Allegianceallegiance

Faction or superpower allegiance if applicable.

Stringoptional
Specialtiesspecialties

Modules or engineering areas handled by this Engineer.

Stringsuggested
Maximum grademax_grade

Highest engineering grade offered, when useful as a summary.

Stringoptional
Prerequisite Engineerprerequisite_engineer

Engineer referral prerequisite. Omit if no prerequisite Engineer is required.

Stringoptional
Discovery requirementdiscovery_requirement

How the Commander discovers this Engineer.

Stringsuggested
Invitation requirementinvitation_requirement

Requirement for receiving an invitation from this Engineer.

Stringsuggested
Unlock requirementunlock_requirement

Commodity, material, or task required to unlock workshop access.

Stringsuggested