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|main character  = [[Cybus Industries]]
|main character  = [[Cybus Industries]]
|release date    = [[2006 (releases)|2006]]
|release date    = [[May (releases)|May]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]]
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In [[2006 (releases)|2006]], the [[BBC]] launched the '''''Cybus''''' website to help promote [[Series 2 (Doctor Who)|series two]] of the revived series of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'', specifically the two-parter ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]''/''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]''. The website, along with all the [[Doctor Who tie-in websites|tie-in websites]] launched post-[[2005 (releases)|2005]], was built by [[Sequence (company)|Sequence]]. No specific crew were credited.
'''''Cybus''''' was a website released in [[May (releases)|May]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]] by the [[BBC]] to coincide with [[Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|series two]] of the revived series of ''[[Doctor Who (TV series)|Doctor Who]]'', specifically the two-parter ''[[Rise of the Cybermen (TV story)|Rise of the Cybermen]]''/''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]''. The website, along with all the [[Doctor Who tie-in websites|tie-in websites]] launched post-[[2005 (releases)|2005]], was built by [[Sequence (company)|Sequence]]. No specific crew were credited, although one short story was written by [[Tom MacRae]].


The website contained a mix of narrative and non-narrative fiction, all told from an in-universe perspective, as if you were reading the very pages on the in-universe [[Cybus website]], as it would therefore exist in [[Pete's World]], a short time prior the events of the two-parter. Currently, non-narrative information is [[T:VS|treated as an invalid source]] on this Wiki, so sources from this website vary in validity.
The website contained a mix of narrative and non-narrative fiction, all told from an in-universe perspective, as if you were reading the very pages on the in-universe [[Cybus Industries website]], as it would therefore exist in [[Pete's World]], a short time prior the events of the two-parter.


The website was no longer hosted by the BBC by [[2013 (releases)|2013]], and this Wiki advises caution visiting the unarchived website as the url has been taken by seemingly owners who likely have put [[malware]] on the site.
The website was no longer hosted by the BBC by [[2013 (releases)|2013]], and this Wiki advises caution visiting the unarchived website as the url has been taken over by seemingly dubious owners who likely have put [[malware]] and {{w|phishing}} scams onto the site.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
=== ''It's our mission to make humanity's life easier. Whatever you want - we're there for you'' ===
 
{{main|It's our mission to make humanity's life easier. Whatever you want - we're there for you (feature)}}
=== ''Home'' ===
''Main article: [[Home (Cybus fictional website feature)]]''
 
The home page of the [[Www.cybusindustries.net|Cybus website]], with links to various other pages on the site.
 
=== ''About Cybus'' ===
{{main|About Cybus (feature)}}
This webpage attempts to convince any readers of the importance of [[Cybus Industries]].
This webpage attempts to convince any readers of the importance of [[Cybus Industries]].


=== ''Are you interested in becoming part of the Cybus Family? We've a wide range of companies all dedicated to the same goal - making life easier.'' ===
=== ''Our Family'' ===
{{main|Are you interested in becoming part of the Cybus Family? We've a wide range of companies all dedicated to the same goal - making life easier. (feature)}}
{{main|Our Family (feature)}}
This webpage invites any readers to join Cybus Industries.
This webpage invites any readers to join Cybus Industries.


=== ''Did you know that you can now personalise your Cybus EarPod?'' ===
=== ''Intranet'' ===
{{main|Did you know that you can now personalise your Cybus EarPod? (feature)}}
{{main|Intranet (feature)}}
This webpage gives Cybus [[EarPod]]s users an array of personalisable options.
This webpage forms part of the scavenger hunt-style video game ''[[Cybus Spy (video game)|Cybus Spy]]'', which leads directly into ''[[Airships (video game)|Airships]]''.


=== ''We bring the world's best music festival to you. The Pod, takes place on the 15th of July...'' ===
=== ''EarPod'' ===
{{main|We bring the world's best music festival to you. The Pod, takes place on the 15th of July... (feature)}}
{{main|EarPod (feature)}}
This webpage gives [[Cybus EarPod]]s users an array of personalisable options.
 
=== ''The Pod'' ===
{{main|The Pod (feature)}}
This webpage promotes [[The Pod]] music festival.
This webpage promotes [[The Pod]] music festival.


=== ''Vitex'' ===
=== ''Vitex'' ===
{{main|Vitex (webcast)}}
{{main|Vitex (video game)}}
This webpage promotes [[Vitex]].
This webpage promotes [[Vitex]].


=== ''John Lumic - Some thoughts from our CEO'' ===
=== ''Lumic'' ===
{{main|John Lumic - Some thoughts from our CEO (short story)}}
{{main|Lumic (short story)}}
This webpage hosts an interview with [[John Lumic]].
This webpage hosts [[John Lumic - Some thoughts from our CEO|an interview]] with [[John Lumic]].


=== ''Airships'' ===
=== ''Airships'' ===
{{main|Airships (video game)}}
{{main|Airships (video game)}}
This webpage gives individuals from [[N-Space]] the ability to control a Cybus [[Airship]] in [[Paris (Pete's World)|Paris]] to rescue civilians, aided by [[Mickey Smith]].
This webpage gives individuals from [[N-Space]] the ability to control a Cybus [[Airship]] in [[Paris (Pete's World)|Paris]] to rescue civilians, aided by [[Mickey Smith]].
== Notes ==
In [[2022 (releases)|2022]], a new Cybus Industries website was launched as part of seemingly a marketing campaign, with an associated Twitter and YouTube channel. However, this turned out to be a parody of both ''Doctor Who'' and English/American politics, with the new CEO of Cybus Industries being named "[[Elon Musk|Elon]] [[Magpie Electricals|Magpie]]".<ref>[https://www.thegamer.com/doctor-who-fans-have-brought-cybus-industries-to-life-in-mock-campaign/ ''Doctor Who Fans Have Brought Cybus Industries To Life In Mock Campaign'' on The Gamer]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/cybusindus Cybus Industries (parody) on Twitter]</ref>


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{elx|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120916234534/http://cybusindustries.net/index.html cybusindustries.net via the Wayback Machine]}}
* {{elx|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120916234534/http://cybusindustries.net/index.html ''Cybus'' via the Wayback Machine]}}
 
== Footnotes ==
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Revision as of 19:07, 25 April 2024

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You may be looking for the in-universe website.

Cybus was a website released in May 2006 by the BBC to coincide with series two of the revived series of Doctor Who, specifically the two-parter Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel. The website, along with all the tie-in websites launched post-2005, was built by Sequence. No specific crew were credited, although one short story was written by Tom MacRae.

The website contained a mix of narrative and non-narrative fiction, all told from an in-universe perspective, as if you were reading the very pages on the in-universe Cybus Industries website, as it would therefore exist in Pete's World, a short time prior the events of the two-parter.

The website was no longer hosted by the BBC by 2013, and this Wiki advises caution visiting the unarchived website as the url has been taken over by seemingly dubious owners who likely have put malware and phishing scams onto the site.

Contents

Home

Main article: Home (Cybus fictional website feature)

The home page of the Cybus website, with links to various other pages on the site.

About Cybus

Main article: About Cybus (feature)

This webpage attempts to convince any readers of the importance of Cybus Industries.

Our Family

Main article: Our Family (feature)

This webpage invites any readers to join Cybus Industries.

Intranet

Main article: Intranet (feature)

This webpage forms part of the scavenger hunt-style video game Cybus Spy, which leads directly into Airships.

EarPod

Main article: EarPod (feature)

This webpage gives Cybus EarPods users an array of personalisable options.

The Pod

Main article: The Pod (feature)

This webpage promotes The Pod music festival.

Vitex

Main article: Vitex (video game)

This webpage promotes Vitex.

Lumic

Main article: Lumic (short story)

This webpage hosts an interview with John Lumic.

Airships

Main article: Airships (video game)

This webpage gives individuals from N-Space the ability to control a Cybus Airship in Paris to rescue civilians, aided by Mickey Smith.

Notes

In 2022, a new Cybus Industries website was launched as part of seemingly a marketing campaign, with an associated Twitter and YouTube channel. However, this turned out to be a parody of both Doctor Who and English/American politics, with the new CEO of Cybus Industries being named "Elon Magpie".[1][2]

External links

Footnotes