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[[File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|right|250px]]
'''Cubes''' are common testing elements throughout the ''Portal'' series.
 
== Cubes ==
=== Weighted Storage Cube ===
[[File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|left|100px]]
 
The '''Weighted Storage Cube''' was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'' however, the cube is given a blue ring in the center instead of a blue cross, and can turn yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|Super Button]].
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=== Weighted Companion Cube ===
[[File:Companion Cube.png|right|100px]]
{{Main|Weighted Companion Cube}}
 
The '''Weighted Companion Cube''' was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. Similar to the Weighted Storage Cube, the Companion Cube possesses a different design in ''Portal 2''. The Cube functions in the same way as a Weighted Storage Cube, being differentiated to encourage test subjects to feel attached to the Cube. {{spoiler|A feature to the new Companion Cube in ''Portal 2'' is that it is able to sing.}}
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=== Edgeless Safety Cube ===
[[File:ESC.png|left|100px]]
 
The '''Edgeless Safety Cube''' was officially introduced in ''Portal 2'', where it is used only in the [[Cooperative Testing Initiative|co-op]] campaign. However, it also appears once in the single-player campaign as garbage. The entire name is given out of irony, however it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.
 
The Edgeless Safety Cube did have an appearance in a ''Portal'' Challenge Map, however it was unnamed and also did not have an accompanying receptacle, thus is not widely considered to have its first appearence until ''Portal 2''.
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=== Discouragement Redirection Cube ===
[[File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|right|100px]]
{{Main|Discouragement Redirection Cube}}
 
The '''Discouragement Redirection Cube''' was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] to other places or through [[portals]] if necessary. However, the cube has a second use as a Weighted Storage Cube, as it can be used to activate the Heavy-Duty Super Button.{{Clr}}
 
=== Scalable Cube ===
[[File:Scalable_Cube.png|left|100px]]
 
The '''Scalable Cube''' is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 Sixense MotionPack DLC|Portal 2 Sixense DLC]] Test Chambers. The only way to scale the Cube is with the [http://www.razerzone.com/minisite/hydra Razer Hydra] Controllers, a feature supported by the [[Handheld Portal Device|Portal Gun]] in the DLC. The size of the Cube changes simultaneously with its mass. The Scalable Cube can be used to build bridges between gaps or to crush [[Turrets]].
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=== Contraption Cube ===
[[File:Portal_2_-_Contraption_Cube.png|right|100px]]
 
The '''Contraption Cube''' is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 - Education Version]] [[Puzzle Creator]]. It has adjustable mass, friction and elasticity. The minimum mass is 1kg, maximum mass is  85kg. There are 5 levels for friction: frictionless, slippery, normal, sticky and very sticky.  There are also 5 levels for elasticity: no rebound, slight rebound, normal, bouncy, very bouncy. The default feature is 40kg, frictionless and no rebound. Different feature will have different outlook.
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=== Frankenturret ===
{{Spoiler|[[File:Portal2_MonsterTurret_b.png|left|100px]]}}
{{Main|Turrets#Frankenturret|l1=Turrets}}
 
{{spoiler|'''Frankenturrets''' are bizarre [[Turrets#Sentry Turret|Sentry Turret]]-[[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]] hybrids created by [[Wheatley]] in order to complete test chambers when he had no test subjects. They are present in the single-player chapters, ''The Itch'' and ''The Part Where He Kills You''.}}
 
{{spoiler|Frankenturrets do not speak, and instead emits incomprehensible chirping sounds. They act as Wheatley'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.}}
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== Receptacles ==
=== Heavy Duty Super Button ===
[[File:Portal 2 Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button.png|left|100px]]
{{Main|Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|l1=Super Button}}
 
The '''Heavy Duty Super Button''' is a receptacle that can be triggered by the weights of player characters, [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]]s, [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]]s, and [[#Frankenturret|Frankenturret]]s. The button was introduced in ''Portal'' and remained prevalent in ''Portal 2''.
 
An older prototype variant from the 50-70s era of the Super Buttons can be seen in the ''Portal 2'' single-player chapters ''The Fall'' and ''The Reunion''.
 
=== Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle ===
[[File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|right|100px]]
 
'''Weighted Storage Cube Receptacles''', as obvious by its name, serves as a receptacle only for the [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]]s. This receptacle is only present in the co-op campaign of ''Portal 2''.
 
The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for test subjects to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|Super Button]], it cannot be activated by the weight of test subjects or any other objects being placed upon it.
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=== Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle ===
[[File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|left|100px]]
{{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.
 
Edgeless Safety Cubes and their receptacles only appear as testing elements in the game's cooperative campaign.
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=== Contraption Cube Receptacle ===
[[File:Contraption_Cube_Receptacle.png|right|150px]]
 
The Contraption Cube Receptacle is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 - Education Version|educational version of Portal 2]]. Even though it is designed for the [[Cube#Contraption Cube|Contraption Cube]], the Receptacle will not recognize the Contraption Cube and won't activate any puzzle elements which are connected with it. Additionally, it appears entirely black in-game, when the model itself has different colors.
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== Related achievements ==
=== ''Portal'' ===
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal|Fratricide}}
}}
 
=== ''Portal 2'' ===
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Drop Box}}
      {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Preservation of Mass}}
      {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Schrodinger's Catch}}
| 2 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Iron Grip}}
      {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Party of Three}}
      {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Talent Show}}
}}
 
== Gallery ==
=== ''Portal'' ===
{{See also|Portal}}
{{Gallery
|lines = 3
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|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 Button.
}}
 
=== ''Portal 2''===
{{See also|Portal 2}}
{{Gallery
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|File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|New Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:Companion Cube.png|New Weighted Companion Cube.
|File:P2_companion_cube_button.png|Weighted Companion Cube, activated.
|File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|Discouragement Redirection Cube.
|File:Portal2 40sStorageCube.png|Old Weighted Storage Cube.
|File:ESC.png|Edgeless Safety Cube.
|File:138px-Edgeless_Safety_Cube_yellow.jpg|Edgeless Safety Cube, activated.
|File:Portal 2 Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button.png|The Heavy Duty Super Button.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle active.png|Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Contraption_Cube_Receptacle.png|Contraption Cube Receptacle.
|File:ContraptionCube Error.png|A [[Cube#Contraption Cube|Contraption Cube]] activating a bugged [[Cube#Contraption Cube Receptacle|Receptacle]], not opening the connected Door
|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.
|File:Scalable_Cube.png|The Scalable Cube.
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[[Category:Mechanics]]

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