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	* [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/schlock-turns-12 12th anniversary of Schlock Mercenary on the web] - Howard's blog post on the future of the strip.		* [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/schlock-turns-12 12th anniversary of Schlock Mercenary on the web] - Howard's blog post on the future of the strip.
	* Howard didn't blog on the 15th anniversary, but mentioned it (at 15 years -and a day- on [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2015-06-12 2015-06-12]		* Howard didn't blog on the 15th anniversary, but mentioned it (at 15 years -and a day- on [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2015-06-12 2015-06-12]

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	==Interested in some truths that might be stranger than fiction?==		==Interested in some truths that might be stranger than fiction?==

Tarlen at 05:04, 1 August 2017

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	=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''=		=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''=

Tarlen at 02:24, 29 July 2017

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	* The [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/ comic itself] is a good place.		* The [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/ comic itself] is a good place.
	* Not at the computer all the time? [http://store.schlockmercenary.com/ Try a book!]		* Not at the computer all the time? [http://store.schlockmercenary.com/ Try a book!]
	* Going mobile? Get [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary/ Schlock on your iPhone], [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary-for-ipad/ iPad], or [https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plus14.schlock.android Android Device]. The application itself is free, and displays ads on the home page and while reading strips. By purchasing a subscription for US$0.99 a month, or $4.99 for 6 months, the ads are removed and you gain access to strips 3 days ahead of [http:''www.schlockmercenary.com the website]. Per the blog post Howard published on April 2, 2016, the Schlock app was going to no longer be supported because, simply, it wasn't a money-making proposition. Though not as nice as the app, the current SchlockMercenary site renders nicely on mobile devices, plus there is an RSS feed for those that take advantage of such things.<ref>http:''howardtayler.com/2016/04/sunset-is-a-pretty-word-but/</ref>
	* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community There are several groups for that.]		* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community There are several groups for that.]
	* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...		* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...

Tarlen at 10:06, 25 July 2017

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	=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' ~~<span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">~~the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''~~</span>~~=		=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''=

	=='''New to the comic?'''==		=='''New to the comic?'''==
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	* The [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/ comic itself] is a good place.		* The [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/ comic itself] is a good place.
	* Not at the computer all the time? [http://store.schlockmercenary.com/ Try a book!]		* Not at the computer all the time? [http://store.schlockmercenary.com/ Try a book!]
	* ~~<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">~~Going mobile? Get [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary/ Schlock on your iPhone], [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary-for-ipad/ iPad], or [https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plus14.schlock.android Android Device]. The application itself is free, and displays ads on the home page and while reading strips. By purchasing a subscription for US$0.99 a month, or $4.99 for 6 months, the ads are removed and you gain access to strips 3 days ahead of [http://www.schlockmercenary.com the website].~~</span>~~ Per the blog post Howard published on April 2, 2016, the Schlock app was going to no longer be supported because, simply, it wasn't a money-making proposition. Though not as nice as the app, the current SchlockMercenary site renders nicely on mobile devices, plus there is an RSS feed for those that take advantage of such things.<ref>http://howardtayler.com/2016/04/sunset-is-a-pretty-word-but/</ref>		* Going mobile? Get [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary/ Schlock on your iPhone], [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary-for-ipad/ iPad], or [https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plus14.schlock.android Android Device]. The application itself is free, and displays ads on the home page and while reading strips. By purchasing a subscription for US$0.99 a month, or $4.99 for 6 months, the ads are removed and you gain access to strips 3 days ahead of [http:''www.schlockmercenary.com the website]. Per the blog post Howard published on April 2, 2016, the Schlock app was going to no longer be supported because, simply, it wasn't a money-making proposition. Though not as nice as the app, the current SchlockMercenary site renders nicely on mobile devices, plus there is an RSS feed for those that take advantage of such things.<ref>http:''howardtayler.com/2016/04/sunset-is-a-pretty-word-but/</ref>
	* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community There are several groups for that.]		* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community There are several groups for that.]
	* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...		* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...

Tarlen at 00:15, 25 July 2017

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	=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''=		=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' <span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''</span>=

	=='''New to the comic?'''==		=='''New to the comic?'''==
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	=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==		=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==
	It comes from [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25 this drink in the the comic strip]. It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.		It comes from [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25 this drink in the the comic strip]. It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.

	~~<references/>~~

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	=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' ~~<span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">~~the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''~~</span>~~=		=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''=

	=='''New to the comic?'''==		=='''New to the comic?'''==

Tarlen at 22:50, 24 July 2017

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	=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==		=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==
	It comes from [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25 this drink in the the comic strip]. It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.		It comes from [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25 this drink in the the comic strip]. It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.

			<references/>

Tarlen at 22:48, 24 July 2017

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-<strong>MediaWiki has been installed.</strong>
+=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' <span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''</span>=
-Consult the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
+=='''New to the comic?'''==
-== Getting started ==
+But if you've been here before and know what you're after, here are some common jumping-off points.
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
+* [[Tagon's Toughs]]
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
+* [[Organizations|Other Organizations of the Schlockiverse]]
-* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
+* [[Places]]
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
+* [[Vehicles|Vehicles, Vessels, and Assorted Conveyances]]
-* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]
+* [[Chronology of the Schlockiverse]]

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	[ =Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' <span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''</span>=		=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' <span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''</span>=

	=='''New to the comic?'''==		=='''New to the comic?'''==
	* Check out [[Dramatis Personae][ and [[Our Story Thus Far][ .		* Check out [[Dramatis Personae]] and [[Our Story Thus Far]].
	=='''Here to contribute?'''==		=='''Here to contribute?'''==
	* Please review [[The Ovalkwiki Rules of Engagement\|The Rules of Engagement][ and the [[FAQ][ . You might even be ready for the [[Style Guide][ .		* Please review [[The Ovalkwiki Rules of Engagement\|The Rules of Engagement]] and the [[FAQ]]. You might even be ready for the [[Style Guide]].
	=='''In need of life-changing advice?'''==		=='''In need of life-changing advice?'''==
	* Peruse [[The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries][ .		* Peruse [[The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries]].

	But if you've been here before and know what you're after, here are some common jumping-off points.		But if you've been here before and know what you're after, here are some common jumping-off points.
	* [[Tagon's Toughs][		* [[Tagon's Toughs]]
	* [[Organizations\|Other Organizations of the Schlockiverse][		* [[Organizations\|Other Organizations of the Schlockiverse]]
	* [[Places][		* [[Places]]
	* [[Vehicles\|Vehicles, Vessels, and Assorted Conveyances][		* [[Vehicles\|Vehicles, Vessels, and Assorted Conveyances]]
	* [[Chronology of the Schlockiverse][		* [[Chronology of the Schlockiverse]]
	* [[Schlock-tech][		* [[Schlock-tech]]
	* [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/schlock-turns-12\|12th anniversary of Schlock Mercenary on the web] - Howard's blog post on the future of the strip.		* [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/schlock-turns-12 12th anniversary of Schlock Mercenary on the web] - Howard's blog post on the future of the strip.
	* Howard didn't blog on the 15th anniversary, but mentioned it ([ at 15 years -and a day- on [[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2015-06-12\|2015-06-12][		* Howard didn't blog on the 15th anniversary, but mentioned it (at 15 years -and a day- on [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2015-06-12 2015-06-12]

	==Interested in some truths that might be stranger than fiction?==		==Interested in some truths that might be stranger than fiction?==
	* [[The History of Schlock Mercenary\|The History of ''Schlock Mercenary'']		* [[The History of Schlock Mercenary\|The History of ''Schlock Mercenary'']]
	* Intersections of fictional Schlock-tech and real Science		* Intersections of fictional Schlock-tech and real Science
	* [[The Author, Howard Tayler\|The Official (If Perhaps Revisionist)[ Biography of Howard Tayler][		* [[The Author, Howard Tayler\|The Official (If Perhaps Revisionist) Biography of Howard Tayler]]
	* [[The Museum of Schlock Mercenary Merchandise\|The Museum of ''Schlock Mercenary'' Merchandise][		* [[The Museum of Schlock Mercenary Merchandise\|The Museum of ''Schlock Mercenary'' Merchandise]]

	==Want some other places to find Schlock?==		==Want some other places to find Schlock?==
	* The [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/\|comic itself][ is a good place.		* The [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/ comic itself] is a good place.
	* Not at the computer all the time? [[@http://store.schlockmercenary.com/\|Try a book!][		* Not at the computer all the time? [http://store.schlockmercenary.com/ Try a book!]
	* <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Going mobile? Get [[@http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary/\|Schlock on your iPhone][ , [[@http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary-for-ipad/\|iPad][ , or [[@https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plus14.schlock.android\|Android Device][ . The application itself is free, and displays ads on the home page and while reading strips. By purchasing a subscription for US$0.99 a month, or $4.99 for 6 months, the ads are removed and you gain access to strips 3 days ahead of [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com\|the website][ .</span> Per the blog post Howard published on April 2, 2016, the Schlock app was going to no longer be supported because, simply, it wasn't a money-making proposition. Though not as nice as the app, the current SchlockMercenary site renders nicely on mobile devices, plus there is an RSS feed for those that take advantage of such things.<ref>http://howardtayler.com/2016/04/sunset-is-a-pretty-word-but/</ref>		* <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Going mobile? Get [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary/ Schlock on your iPhone], [http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary-for-ipad/ iPad], or [https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plus14.schlock.android Android Device]. The application itself is free, and displays ads on the home page and while reading strips. By purchasing a subscription for US$0.99 a month, or $4.99 for 6 months, the ads are removed and you gain access to strips 3 days ahead of [http://www.schlockmercenary.com the website].</span> Per the blog post Howard published on April 2, 2016, the Schlock app was going to no longer be supported because, simply, it wasn't a money-making proposition. Though not as nice as the app, the current SchlockMercenary site renders nicely on mobile devices, plus there is an RSS feed for those that take advantage of such things.<ref>http://howardtayler.com/2016/04/sunset-is-a-pretty-word-but/</ref>
	* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community\|There are several groups for that.][		* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community There are several groups for that.]
	* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...		* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...
	** [[@http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary\|Schlock on Wikipedia] ([ Oh, look. We're notable! And so is [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Tayler\|Howard]!)[		** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary Schlock on Wikipedia] (Oh, look. We're notable! And so is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Tayler Howard]!)
	** [[http://schlockmercenary.wikia.com/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary_Wiki\|Schlock on Wikia] (the first ''Schlock Mercenary'' wiki, an "unofficial" fan project)[		** [http://schlockmercenary.wikia.com/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary_Wiki Schlock on Wikia] (the first ''Schlock Mercenary'' wiki, an "unofficial" fan project)
	** [[@http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Webcomic/SchlockMercenary\|Schlock dissected on TV Tropes] (and oh, boy did Schlock ever have it coming.)[		** [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Webcomic/SchlockMercenary Schlock dissected on TV Tropes] (and oh, boy did Schlock ever have it coming.)

	=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==		=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==
	It comes from [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25\|this drink in the the comic strip][ . It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.		It comes from [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25 this drink in the the comic strip]. It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.

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	=Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' <span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''</span>=		[ =Welcome to '''Ovalkwiki,''' <span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">the Official Encyclopedia of all things ''Schlock Mercenary''</span>=

	=='''New to the comic?'''==		=='''New to the comic?'''==
	* Check out [[Dramatis Personae]] and [[Our Story Thus Far]].		* Check out [[Dramatis Personae][ and [[Our Story Thus Far][ .
	=='''Here to contribute?'''==		=='''Here to contribute?'''==
	* Please review [[The Ovalkwiki Rules of Engagement\|The Rules of Engagement]] and the [[FAQ]]. You might even be ready for the [[Style Guide]].		* Please review [[The Ovalkwiki Rules of Engagement\|The Rules of Engagement][ and the [[FAQ][ . You might even be ready for the [[Style Guide][ .
	=='''In need of life-changing advice?'''==		=='''In need of life-changing advice?'''==
	* Peruse [[The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries]].		* Peruse [[The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries][ .

	But if you've been here before and know what you're after, here are some common jumping-off points.		But if you've been here before and know what you're after, here are some common jumping-off points.
	* [[Tagon's Toughs]]		* [[Tagon's Toughs][
	* [[Organizations\|Other Organizations of the Schlockiverse]]		* [[Organizations\|Other Organizations of the Schlockiverse][
	* [[Places]]		* [[Places][
	* [[Vehicles\|Vehicles, Vessels, and Assorted Conveyances]]		* [[Vehicles\|Vehicles, Vessels, and Assorted Conveyances][
	* [[Chronology of the Schlockiverse]]		* [[Chronology of the Schlockiverse][
	* [[Schlock-tech]]		* [[Schlock-tech][
	* [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/schlock-turns-12\|12th anniversary of Schlock Mercenary on the web]] - Howard's blog post on the future of the strip.		* [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/schlock-turns-12\|12th anniversary of Schlock Mercenary on the web] - Howard's blog post on the future of the strip.
	* Howard didn't blog on the 15th anniversary, but mentioned it (at 15 years -and a day- on [[[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2015-06-12\|2015-06-12]]]		* Howard didn't blog on the 15th anniversary, but mentioned it ([ at 15 years -and a day- on [[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2015-06-12\|2015-06-12][

	==Interested in some truths that might be stranger than fiction?==		==Interested in some truths that might be stranger than fiction?==
	* [[The History of Schlock Mercenary\|The History of ''Schlock Mercenary'']]		* [[The History of Schlock Mercenary\|The History of ''Schlock Mercenary'']
	* Intersections of fictional Schlock-tech and real Science		* Intersections of fictional Schlock-tech and real Science
	* [[The Author, Howard Tayler\|The Official (If Perhaps Revisionist) Biography of Howard Tayler]]		* [[The Author, Howard Tayler\|The Official (If Perhaps Revisionist)[ Biography of Howard Tayler][
	* [[The Museum of Schlock Mercenary Merchandise\|The Museum of ''Schlock Mercenary'' Merchandise]]		* [[The Museum of Schlock Mercenary Merchandise\|The Museum of ''Schlock Mercenary'' Merchandise][

	==Want some other places to find Schlock?==		==Want some other places to find Schlock?==
	* The [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/\|comic itself]] is a good place.		* The [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/\|comic itself][ is a good place.
	* Not at the computer all the time? [[@http://store.schlockmercenary.com/\|Try a book!]]		* Not at the computer all the time? [[@http://store.schlockmercenary.com/\|Try a book!][
	* <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Going mobile? Get [[@http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary/\|Schlock on your iPhone]], [[@http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary-for-ipad/\|iPad]], or [[@https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plus14.schlock.android\|Android Device]]. The application itself is free, and displays ads on the home page and while reading strips. By purchasing a subscription for US$0.99 a month, or $4.99 for 6 months, the ads are removed and you gain access to strips 3 days ahead of [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com\|the website]].</span> Per the blog post Howard published on April 2, 2016, the Schlock app was going to no longer be supported because, simply, it wasn't a money-making proposition. Though not as nice as the app, the current SchlockMercenary site renders nicely on mobile devices, plus there is an RSS feed for those that take advantage of such things.<ref>http://howardtayler.com/2016/04/sunset-is-a-pretty-word-but/</ref>		* <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Going mobile? Get [[@http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary/\|Schlock on your iPhone][ , [[@http://www.plus14.com/iphone/schlock-mercenary-for-ipad/\|iPad][ , or [[@https://market.android.com/details?id=com.plus14.schlock.android\|Android Device][ . The application itself is free, and displays ads on the home page and while reading strips. By purchasing a subscription for US$0.99 a month, or $4.99 for 6 months, the ads are removed and you gain access to strips 3 days ahead of [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com\|the website][ .</span> Per the blog post Howard published on April 2, 2016, the Schlock app was going to no longer be supported because, simply, it wasn't a money-making proposition. Though not as nice as the app, the current SchlockMercenary site renders nicely on mobile devices, plus there is an RSS feed for those that take advantage of such things.<ref>http://howardtayler.com/2016/04/sunset-is-a-pretty-word-but/</ref>
	* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community\|There are several groups for that.]]		* Want to discuss Schlock Mercenary with other people? [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/pages/community\|There are several groups for that.][
	* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...		* ''Schlock Mercenary'' has darkened more than one Wiki's doorstep in the past...
	** [[@http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary\|Schlock on Wikipedia]] (Oh, look. We're notable! And so is [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Tayler\|Howard]]!)		** [[@http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary\|Schlock on Wikipedia] ([ Oh, look. We're notable! And so is [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Tayler\|Howard]!)[
	** [[http://schlockmercenary.wikia.com/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary_Wiki\|Schlock on Wikia]] (the first ''Schlock Mercenary'' wiki, an "unofficial" fan project)		** [[http://schlockmercenary.wikia.com/wiki/Schlock_Mercenary_Wiki\|Schlock on Wikia] (the first ''Schlock Mercenary'' wiki, an "unofficial" fan project)[
	** [[@http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Webcomic/SchlockMercenary\|Schlock dissected on TV Tropes]] (and oh, boy did Schlock ever have it coming.)		** [[@http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Webcomic/SchlockMercenary\|Schlock dissected on TV Tropes] (and oh, boy did Schlock ever have it coming.)[

	=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==		=="Ovalkwiki" is a weird name==
	It comes from [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25\|this drink in the the comic strip]]. It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.		It comes from [[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-25\|this drink in the the comic strip][ . It is called "[[Genuine Imitation Ovalkwik\|Ovalkwik]." Howard is not the sort of person to let the serendipity of shared syllables go unexploited, so when he needed a name for the Schlock Mercenary Wiki, "Ovalkwiki" was the name that stuck. He's had ovalkwiki.com parked for the better part of five years now, and he STILL thinks it's clever.