Just about every article in Memory Beta needs to begin with one or two sentences that state the basics and establish the context of the article. Because each page can be viewed separately, almost at random, it's important to let the reader know what exactly the article is about. An example: * The USS Hood (NCC-42296) was an Excelsior-class Federation starship... Additionally, it's important to use links to help establish the context of the article. For example: * The USS Hood (NCC-42296) was an Excelsior-class Federation starship...