DB6

## Overview

DB6 is a Newcivian public TV station launched in 1230.

## History

### 1210s-1230: Pre-launch

11 people foresaw an exponential demand of a national public-funded television station since the late 1210s, so they made their own television group called the Public Station Team (Pekaliko Setone Tekati in Newcivian). In 1219, the PST also employed other people to help advertise their team on TV, thus making the first commercial about a need for a public TV station. The commercial helped them join the group, and the number of the PST's employees grow from just 11 in 1218 to 1,767 in 1220. They got permission from the government to air experimental transmissions of the 6th channel, such as the Niyusu Delebisiya (News Television), an experimental news network, ran from 1221 to 1224.

After the experimental run of the Niyusu Delebisiya, they also had a plan to make it only available on the Kuyara and Neheki Kabala cable TV providers, which the plan got leaked and rumored in 1228. Another experimental run from the PST is called "Kanala 6" (Channel 6, 1227-1228) to help improve the development of the upcoming 6th television channel. However, the PST also saw the rise of minor public-funded television channels in Newcivia, and they had plans to beat them all.

Other names of experimental public TV include: Delesu, Dele6, 6 Delebisiya Netevara, 6 Delebisiya, Netevara 6, Dekulaniya Delebisiya, and Niyusu Netevara, all are unused. In 1228, they decided that their upcoming TV station will be terrestrial instead of being an exclusive cable channel. However, in 1229, the most significant event in the Newcivian history happened, the fall of Sangeke Wall. It was a reunificating moment in the history of the country, and caused PST to change plans for an upcoming TV station. During the Shukateya Sangeke Ngopuri Kachoya (Shukateya Sangeke Tech Expo), which the PST joined, they consider that the official name for their upcoming TV station will be DB6.

After the expo, in 1229 to 1230, test cards indicating the impending launch of DB6 were broadcasted, creating anticipation among the audience. These test cards, accompanied by messages such as "DB6 will launch soon!" and "DB6 will launch this Maheya at 3.6.00!", provided viewers with a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming channel. In 1230, DB6 launched, starting with a concert program called "Vekama tu Pekaliko DB" (Welcome to Public TV), which has famous Newcivian celebrities such as Kulatesa, Segoro Rakati, Luvira Tachoshe, Hulo, SatayaKe, and more.

### 1230-1246: Early years

After the launch of DB6 in 1230, the other 5 networks lost popularity thanks to the new publicly funded television station and it's growth. The 1230 census for television viewer share estimates that Duna lost 3% of it's share, Delo3 and Hechoshi also lost 7% and 12% respectively, and Kanala 5, launched in 1222, only started appearing in the chart with only 12%. This almost immediately caused protests to demand the loss of percentage in the other 5 networks of Newcivia, and to attempt plateauing the growth of DB6.

This took things to the extreme, two years later, hackers who were mad at DB6 for losing popularity of their favourite TV network Hechoshi. They sneaked into the DB6 Headquarters in Sangeke, and what they did first is to display the text "DB6 IS A MESS" in the top left corner, and this shocked viewers due to many people loving DB6. Even worse, when the network signed off, they took advantage of the static and replacing them with scary things, which even caused viewers to be shocked (See 1232 hacking incident below).

In 1235, a poll was held at the Sangeke Forum, telling residents what's their favourite TV network, but surprisingly, DB6 had the most votes. There were also many new shows such as Heritage (Hiritasha), The Consistent Experience (Hekanichetangi Hunemaseki), and Mili. The CEO at the time, Ngeriseta Peke, interviewed at the Latakiya Debikono (TVCon) 1996 to express their new TV network and it's great quality unlike RDH and Duna.

DB6 had a great strategic position in television and marketing, and had very positive reviews, such as Lumiri Takalena saying "This DB6 network is very great, and I can't stop watching the shows on it", Verosi Naratoni saying "Wow! It's the best TV station I've ever seen before!", and Lanera Kumurese saying "DB6 is what I call Best Thing!"

### 1246-1255: Expansion and popularity

In 1246, DB6 launched 2 new programming blocks filling the off-air period, KemichoDB, and Sushati. KemichoDB, translated to NightTV, is a midnight programming block for adults, containing programming not suitable for children. Sushati, also known as 6Shati or Sungu Shati, is an early morning programming block for people woken up in the early morning, which features shopping products, promotions, and deals. These blocks generated more revenue for DB6, and had contributed to the growth of DB6's popularity.

In the same year, DB6 employees celebrated the popularity surpassing of Duna to their station, and even made PSAs, talking about how you switch to DB6, An example of the PSA is the Quality, the PSA starts with the 2 halves, Duna and DB6. A person in the left half (Duna) holds a cardboard box "Hechita", but the cardboard box explodes with red powder all over the box and the person, destroying the box. Then the person moves to the right half (DB6), and then holds a steel cube "Mili", accompanied by the texts "Better quality" and "Better station", and even the shelf exploding with purple powder in the left half (Duna). Then it shows the DB6 logo, with the text "Switch to DB6" below the logo.

## Idents

### 1230-1234

This ident is similar to the RTL2 Germany 1993 ident from the old civilization. It features a catchy tune and ends with the tagline "DB6, the world of best entertainment" sung by the Suliya Team, reminiscent of the RTL2 ident in 1993.

### 1234-1237

This ident showcases a skyline of Sangeke, the major city in Newcivia, with the DB6 logo integrated into the design.

### 1237-1240

Inspired by the Microsoft Games 1995 logo from the old civilization, this ident captures a similar aesthetic or style.

### 1240-1245

This ident features a blue abstract scene with the tagline "The New World" in white flying over it. The DB6 logo appears at the end.

### 1245-1247

The ident begins with a scene of a person watching TV, followed by a shot of the control room. It then transitions to a blue background with the DB6 HD logo.

### 1247-1252

This ident comprises three scenes. The first scene features a man saying "DB6 is the best network ever," followed by a woman stating "The best public TV station." In the third scene, both individuals come together, saying "We are DB6," with the DB6 logo appearing in the center.

### 1252-1260

This ident presents a scene of Sangeke with specks of green flying towards the skyline, eventually forming the DB6 logo in green.

### 1260-present

It starts with a white background and gradually reveals the text "Your public TV" letter by letter, accompanied by typing sounds. The DB6 logo appears at the end.

## Incidents

### 1232 hacking incident

The TV incident that occurred on DB6 during the closedown in 1232 NCY was a significant event that left viewers shocked and concerned. DB6, being a new public television channel launched just 2 years prior, had gained a growing audience, making the incident even more impactful. Typically, DB6's closedown sequence followed a specific schedule. At 9 pm (4.3.00), after the final program of the day, the DB6 ident would be displayed, followed by commercials, public service announcements (PSAs), weather updates, the day's schedule, the clock, and eventually transitioning into static.

However, during this particular incident, hackers took advantage of the static phase and manipulated the broadcast. Instead of the expected static screen, viewers were confronted with disturbing images, including scary faces, flashing scary symbols, and film company logos from a bygone era, specifically from the 1170s NCY (3520s AD). The sudden appearance of such unsettling content caused widespread shock and unease among the DB6 viewers. It was a breach of the usual closing routine and an invasion of the viewers' sense of security.

The unexpected nature of the incident intensified the impact on the audience, leaving many disturbed and concerned about the safety and integrity of their television broadcasts. Following the incident, the DB6 team promptly addressed the situation. A notice from the DB6 team appeared on a blue background, informing viewers that the TV station had been hacked by the perpetrators as soon as they had gone off-air. This communication aimed to provide transparency and assure viewers that the incident was not part of the channel's intended programming.

The severity of the incident led the authorities to take action. The hackers responsible for the unauthorized intrusion were identified and fined by the police. The imposition of a significant fine, amounting to 100,000 rehematis (equivalent to 150,000 rehematis when adjusted for inflation in 1263 NCY), reflected the seriousness of the offense and the need to deter similar acts in the future. The DB6 TV incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities present in broadcasting systems and the importance of maintaining robust security measures to protect against unauthorized intrusions.

It also highlights the responsibility of broadcasters to promptly address and communicate such incidents to their audience, ensuring transparency and maintaining trust. While the incident may have caused distress among viewers, it also served as a catalyst for increased vigilance and security enhancements within the broadcasting industry, ultimately contributing to a safer and more secure television viewing experience for Newcivians.

### 2017 DB6 Report incident

The DB6 incident in 1258, reminiscent of the 2017 BBC News technical problem in the old civilization, provided a comical and unexpected turn of events for viewers. It all began when a DB6 employee accidentally spilled water on an aging control electronics system that dated back to 1228, two years prior to DB6's launch. This mishap set off a chain reaction of malfunctions that led to an unintentional broadcast spectacle.

The incident started with an episode of the soap opera "Dunokeya" being abruptly interrupted. Dunokeya fans were so confused, as viewers were then treated to the DB6 Report intro, which was not supposed to air at that moment. An image of the Sangeke Bank headquarters appeared on-screen for a brief moment.The scene switched to the DB6 news studios with reporter "Deraveno Li" looking surprised. The DB6 Report intro repeated several times, creating a surreal and bewildering experience. A photo of the Pekenata Path Bridge at sunset followed, but it too was interspersed with more DB6 Report intro repeats. A fleeting frame of funeral footage added to the bizarre sequence. The feed briefly showed a photo of an office before returning to the news studios. The DB6 Report intro continued to play multiple times, intermixed with previous segments.

This chaotic sequence lasted for several minutes, leaving viewers bewildered and likely amused. The incident didn't end there, as the following day, attempts to play the DB6 News intro failed, and the presenter (Rehimu Sarakesa) reacted to the fail, saying "What the hell just happened?". This resulted in a technical fault error. The situation persisted for about a week until the control room received new control electronics.

The unintentional broadcast incident quickly gained attention and was shared widely on platforms like Ghishono, where viewers recorded and uploaded the humorous spectacle. It became a memorable and amusing episode in the history of DB6, showcasing the unpredictable nature of live broadcasting and providing a source of entertainment for Newcivian viewers.

## Schedule

* 6:00 AM - Vita Koleme Neheka (Wake Up Newcivia) - A morning news program
* 7:30 AM - Pashe & Mima - Animated cartoon series
* 8:00 AM - Henamahiki (The Namahiki) - Cartoon
* 9:00 AM - Teluya - A humor show
* 10:00 AM - Debata - Real or fake show
* 11:30 AM - Numavevenata - A kids show (Similar to Numberblocks)
* 12:00 PM - Chemotama - A reality show
* 1:30 PM - Libise Huhunemaseki (Life Experiences) - Program that shows stories of incidents
* 2:30 PM - Kanaye - Soap opera
* 3:30 PM - Musuku Chemo (Music Show) - Showcasing the top music from the NML (Neheki Musuku Lase)
* 4:00 PM - Mili - A quiz competition to win a mili rehemati. Similar to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire from the old civilization.
* 5:00 PM - Dunokeya - Soap opera
* 6:30 PM - Putusi me Kaliya (Podcast with Kaliya) - Podcast show with Kaliya Masari
* 7:00 PM - DB6 Niyusu - Evening news program
* 8:30 PM - Labano Se (Love Me) - Drama
* 9:30 PM - Baghaseta Meseba (Inquired Meseba) - Drama
* 10:30 PM - PLG (Pelegu) - Podcast show with Pesana Mara, Leniyo Kashane, and Gutano Parilosa
* 11:00 PM - Risu Venata (Red Alert) - A program focused on precautions for disasters
* 12:00 AM - KemichoDB (NightTV) - Adult programming block
* 4:00 AM - SuShati - Teleshopping programming block