Alternate
a.k.a.
- parallel universe (for reality/timeline)
- doppelganger (for character)
Definition
A word often used in this KB to refer to
alternate realities/timelines,
and/or the characters who "reside" in them.
This page lists canon (e.g. ATAP)
and may list some non-canon alternates,
the latter from books
and/or fan fiction
where alternates are clearly defined.
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Details
- Technically, it can be argued that all non-canon sources
are alternates, but the Editor will make page will only call them
alternates if they is some sufficiently
strong difference(s) from canon and/or the main timeline.
This may often be done at the Editor's discretion,
which the Editor freely admits is subjective.
If you run across details mentioning non-canon sources,
please feel free to consider all of them alternates
if you prefer.