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'''Cubes''' are common gameplay implements in both ''[[Portal]]'' and ''[[Portal 2]]''. | '''Cubes''' are common gameplay implements in both ''[[Portal]]'' and ''[[Portal 2]]''. | ||
== Cubes == | == Cubes == | ||
=== Weighted Storage Cube === | === Weighted Storage Cube === | ||
[[File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|right|100px]] | |||
The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'', the blue ring turns yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]]. | The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'', the blue ring turns yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]]. | ||
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=== Weighted Companion Cube === | === Weighted Companion Cube === | ||
[[File:Companion Cube.png|right|100px]] | |||
{{Main|Weighted Companion Cube}} | {{Main|Weighted Companion Cube}} | ||
The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. It functions in the same way as a regular Storage Cube, being differentiated only to help players to feel attached to the cube, and realize that they must keep the same cube throughout the entire chamber. | The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. It functions in the same way as a regular Storage Cube, being differentiated only to help players to feel attached to the cube, and realize that they must keep the same cube throughout the entire chamber. | ||
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=== Edgeless Safety Cube === | === Edgeless Safety Cube === | ||
[[File:ESC.png|right|100px]] | |||
The Edgeless Safety Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2'', and is used only in [[Co-op]] gameplay, however it also appears once in the single player campaign as garbage. The "cube" is really a sphere. However, it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes. | The Edgeless Safety Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2'', and is used only in [[Co-op]] gameplay, however it also appears once in the single player campaign as garbage. The "cube" is really a sphere. However, it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes. | ||
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=== Discouragement Redirection Cube === | === Discouragement Redirection Cube === | ||
[[File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|right|100px]] | |||
{{Main|Discouragement Redirection Cube}} | {{Main|Discouragement Redirection Cube}} | ||
The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] (a deadly laser) to other places or through portals if necessary. | The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] (a deadly laser) to other places or through portals if necessary. | ||
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=== Frankenturret === | === Frankenturret === | ||
[[File:Portal2_MonsterTurret_b.png|right|100px]] | |||
{{Main|Turrets#Frankenturret|l1=Turrets}} | {{Main|Turrets#Frankenturret|l1=Turrets}} | ||
{{spoiler text|'''Frankenturrets''' are bizarre Sentry Turret-[[Weighted Storage Cube]] hybrids created by Wheatley in order to complete test chambers when he had no test subjects. They are first introduced in Chapter 8: The Itch.}} | {{spoiler text|'''Frankenturrets''' are bizarre Sentry Turret-[[Weighted Storage Cube]] hybrids created by Wheatley in order to complete test chambers when he had no test subjects. They are first introduced in Chapter 8: The Itch.}} | ||
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== Receptacles == | == Receptacles == | ||
=== Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle === | === Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle === | ||
[[File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|right|100px]] | |||
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]], it cannot be activated by the player or any other object being placed upon it. | Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]], it cannot be activated by the player or any other object being placed upon it. | ||
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=== Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle === | === Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle === | ||
[[File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|right|100px]] | |||
{{Main|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle}} | {{Main|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle}} | ||
The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. | The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. | ||
The Edgeless Safety Cube and its receptacle only appear as gameplay implements in [[Co-op]] mode. | The Edgeless Safety Cube and its receptacle only appear as gameplay implements in [[Co-op]] mode. | ||
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== Related Achievements == | == Related Achievements == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
=== Portal === | |||
{{See also|Portal}} | {{See also|Portal}} | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|Weighted Storage Cube | |||
File:Portal Companion Cube.png|Weighted Companion Cube | |||
File:Portal Sphere.png|A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber | |||
File:Portal 1 floor button.png|A [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Portal 2 === | |||
{{See also|Portal 2}} | {{See also|Portal 2}} | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|Weighted Storage Cube | |||
File:Companion Cube.png|Weighted Companion Cube | |||
File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|Discouragement Redirection Cube | |||
File:Portal2 40sStorageCube.png|Old Weighted Storage Cube | |||
File:ESC.png|Edgeless Safety Cube | |||
File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle | |||
File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle active.png|Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle | |||
File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle | |||
File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle active.png|Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle | |||
File:Repulsion Gel Cube.png|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel | |||
File:Propulsion Gel Cube.png|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{MechanicsNav}} | {{MechanicsNav}} | ||
{{CharactersNav}} | {{CharactersNav}} | ||
[[Category:Mechanics]] | [[Category:Mechanics]] | ||
Revision as of 05:15, 5 July 2011
Cubes are common gameplay implements in both Portal and Portal 2.
Cubes
Weighted Storage Cube
The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in Portal, and remains prevalent in Portal 2. In Portal 2, the blue ring turns yellow when placed upon a Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button.
Weighted Companion Cube
The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in Portal, and remains prevalent in Portal 2. It functions in the same way as a regular Storage Cube, being differentiated only to help players to feel attached to the cube, and realize that they must keep the same cube throughout the entire chamber.
Edgeless Safety Cube
The Edgeless Safety Cube was introduced in Portal 2, and is used only in Co-op gameplay, however it also appears once in the single player campaign as garbage. The "cube" is really a sphere. However, it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.
Discouragement Redirection Cube
The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in Portal 2. Its main purpose is to redirect the Thermal Discouragement Beam (a deadly laser) to other places or through portals if necessary.
Frankenturret
Frankenturrets are bizarre Sentry Turret-Weighted Storage Cube hybrids created by Wheatley in order to complete test chambers when he had no test subjects. They are first introduced in Chapter 8: The Itch.
Frankenturrets do not speak, and instead emitting incomprehensible chirping sounds. They act as the Chapter's replacement for Storage Cubes, their only difference being that Frankenturrets will hop around aimlessly while not placed on a button. When picked up by Chell, they retract their legs inside their cubes. If they fall over on their sides or upside down, they will wave their legs trying to get up.
Receptacles
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the Weighted Storage Cube, introduced in Portal 2. The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button, it cannot be activated by the player or any other object being placed upon it.
Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle
The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the Edgeless Safety Cube, introduced in Portal 2. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed.
The Edgeless Safety Cube and its receptacle only appear as gameplay implements in Co-op mode.
Related Achievements
Portal
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Gallery
Portal
Weighted Storage Cube
Weighted Companion Cube
A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber
Portal 2
Weighted Storage Cube
Weighted Companion Cube
Discouragement Redirection Cube
Old Weighted Storage Cube
Edgeless Safety Cube
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle
Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle
Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle
Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle
A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel
A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel
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