{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|These bridges are made from natural light that I pump in from the surface. If you rubbed your cheek on one, it would be like standing outside with the sun shining on your face. It would also set your hair on fire, so don't actually do it.|sound=GLaDOS_sp_a2_bridge_intro01.wav}}
{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|These bridges are made from natural light that I pump in from the surface. If you rubbed your cheek on one, it would be like standing outside with the sun shining on your face. It would also set your hair on fire, so don't actually do it.|sound=GLaDOS_sp_a2_bridge_intro01.wav}}
A '''Hard-Light Bridge''' (simply known as a '''Light Bridge''',) is a semi-translucent solid made from natural sunlight beamed in from the Earth's surface. It can act as a bridge for the player, a shield against turrets and other hazards, or even a wall for more complex puzzles the player encounters later on. Light Bridges first appeared in the [[Portal: The Flash Version MapPack|Flash Version MapPack]] and then in [[Portal: Still Alive]], but were more formally introduced in [[Portal 2]]. The bridges span an infinite length or until stopped by another solid. Although the bridge is made of light, if one portion of the bridge is stopped by a solid object the rest will not continue as a beam of light normally would. Also, portals need to be in center with the bridge if trying to get it to another place, otherwise it won't pass through.
A [[Hard Light Bridge]] (simply known as a '''Light Bridge''',) is a semi-translucent solid made from natural sunlight beamed in from the Earth's surface. It can act as a bridge for the player, a shield against turrets and other hazards, or even a wall for more complex puzzles the player encounters later on.
{{Spoiler|Hard-Light Bridges can also be covered in [[Gels|Mobility Gels]], allowing the player to use the gels in places where it normally would just fall through. Gels placed on Hard-Light Bridges are not permanent and disappears the moment the bridge dissipates or moves to a different location or when [[Atlas]] and [[P-body]] die.}}
The bridges span an infinite length or until stopped by another solid... Although the bridge is made of light, if one portion of the bridge is stopped by a solid object the rest will not continue as a beam of light normally would.
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== Interactions ==
{{Spoiler|Hard-Light Bridges can be redirect with [[portal]]s. Also, [[portal]]s need to be in center with the bridge if trying to get it to another place, otherwise it won't pass through.}}
{{Spoiler|Hard-Light Bridges can also be covered in [[Gels|Mobility Gels]]{{cite}} ([[Repulsion Gel]], [[Propulsion Gel]]), allowing the player to use the gels in places where it normally would just fall through. Gels placed on Hard-Light Bridges are not permanent and disappears the moment the bridge dissipates or moves to a different location or when [[Atlas]] and [[P-body]] die.}}
== Appearances ==
=== Portal 2 Single-Player Campaign ===
=== Portal 2 Single-Player Campaign ===
*[[Portal 2 Chapter 3 Test Chamber 11]] (introduced)
*[[Portal 2 Chapter 3 Test Chamber 11]] (introduced)
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Light Bridges first appeared in the [[Portal: The Flash Version MapPack|Flash Version MapPack]] and then in [[Portal: Still Alive]], but were more formally introduced in [[Portal 2]].
* The Hard Light Bridge was originally referred to as "Blue Plasma Wall" in [[Portal: The Flash Version]]
* The Hard Light Bridge was originally referred to as "Blue Plasma Wall" in [[Portal: The Flash Version]]
* Despite GLaDOS warning the player that the Hard Light Bridge would [[Media:GLaDOS_sp_a2_bridge_intro01.wav|set their hair on fire if they rubbed their cheek on one]], rubbing any body part on the bridge actually does not cause any harm to the player.
* Despite GLaDOS warning the player that the Hard Light Bridge would [[Media:GLaDOS_sp_a2_bridge_intro01.wav|set their hair on fire if they rubbed their cheek on one]], rubbing any body part on the bridge actually does not cause any harm to the player.
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The Hard-Light Bridge as it appears in Portal 2.
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These bridges are made from natural light that I pump in from the surface. If you rubbed your cheek on one, it would be like standing outside with the sun shining on your face. It would also set your hair on fire, so don't actually do it.
A Hard Light Bridge (simply known as a Light Bridge,) is a semi-translucent solid made from natural sunlight beamed in from the Earth's surface. It can act as a bridge for the player, a shield against turrets and other hazards, or even a wall for more complex puzzles the player encounters later on.
The bridges span an infinite length or until stopped by another solid... Although the bridge is made of light, if one portion of the bridge is stopped by a solid object the rest will not continue as a beam of light normally would.
Hard-Light Bridges can be redirect with portals. Also, portals need to be in center with the bridge if trying to get it to another place, otherwise it won't pass through.
Hard-Light Bridges can also be covered in Mobility Gels[citation needed] (Repulsion Gel, Propulsion Gel), allowing the player to use the gels in places where it normally would just fall through. Gels placed on Hard-Light Bridges are not permanent and disappears the moment the bridge dissipates or moves to a different location or when Atlas and P-body die.
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