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[[File:Emancipation Grid.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Material Emancipation Grill as it appears in ''Portal 2''.]]
[[File:Emancipation Grid.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Material Emancipation Grill as it appears in ''Portal 2''.]]


The '''[[Aperture Science]] Material Emancipation Grill''' (also known as '''Emancipation Grills''' or '''fizzlers''',) are shimmering, semi-transparent particle fields that appear in the Aperture Science testing facilities. Emancipation Grills disintegrate any object and blocks any portal that passes through, while allowing the player and the [[Handheld Portal Device]] to pass without issue.
{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|This Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grill will vaporize any unauthorized equipment that passes through it - for instance, the Aperture Science Weighted Storage Cube.|sound=GLaDOS_00_part1_success-3.wav}}
'''[[Aperture Science]] Material Emancipation Grills''' (also known as '''Emancipation Grills''' or '''Fizzlers'''), are shimmering, semi-transparent particle fields that appear in the Aperture Science testing facilities. Emancipation Grills disintegrate unauthorized Aperture Science equipment and block any portal that passes through, while allowing the player and the [[Handheld Portal Device]] to pass without issue.


== Function ==
== Function ==


The primary function of the Emancipation Grid is to vaporize any unauthorized equipment that passes through it while allowing test subjects and the [[Handheld Portal Device]] to pass through. When something is vaporized, the object turns black, hovers in mid-air, and disintegrates, emitting small flames and sparks. In ''[[Portal 2]]'', this is accompanied with a loud sound when the object comes in contact with the Grid. The Emancipation Grid will glow brightly in ''Portal 2'' as objects approach it to warn the player that it will vaporize the object once they come into contact. Portals also cannot pass through the Grid.  
The primary function of the Emancipation Grill is to vaporize unauthorized Aperture Science equipment that passes through it while allowing test subjects and the [[Handheld Portal Device]] to pass through. When something is vaporized, the object turns black, hovers in mid-air, and disintegrates, emitting small flames and sparks. In ''[[Portal 2]]'', this is accompanied with a loud sound when the object comes in contact with the Grill. When a Sentry Turret passes through the grill, it emits a long [[Media:Turret turret_fizzler_1.wav|"owowowowowowowow"]] sound as it disintegrates. Similarly, a [[radio]] passing through a grill will play a jumbled and distorted sound along with plenty of audio feedback. The Emancipation Grill will glow brightly in ''Portal 2'' as objects approach it to warn the player that it will vaporize the object once they come into contact. Portals also cannot pass through the Grill.


The Emancipation Grid also causes the Handheld Portal Device to shake, signalling that it has "rebooted", and that any portals that have been placed have now been removed. This functions to give the player a clean slate upon starting a new test. It also prevents players from navigating the Aperture Science testing facilities quickly by using portals.
The Emancipation Grill also causes the Handheld Portal Device to shake, signaling that it has "rebooted", and that any portals that have been placed have now been removed. This functions to give the player a clean slate upon starting a new test. It also prevents players from navigating the Aperture Science testing facilities quickly by using portals.


== Appearance ==
An unforeseen consequence of repeated use of the Emancipation Grill has shown to emancipate teeth, tooth enamel, crowns, fillings, and ear canals.


=== ''Portal'' ===
== Appearances ==
{{Main|Portal}}
In ''Portal'', the Emancipation Grids appear as incandescent particle fields in many different locations.


=== ''Portal 2'' ===
=== Portal ===
{{Main|Portal 2}}
{{See also|Portal}}
In ''Portal 2'', Emancipation Grids appear more solid in nature compared to ''Portal''. They are light blue in coloring and have a shimmering water-like appearance. In the [[developer commentary]], it was noted that they look this way to appear more "safe" to players, while still showing that there is a barrier to inanimate objects.
In ''Portal'', the Emancipation Grills appear as incandescent particle fields in many different locations.
 
=== Portal: Still Alive ===
{{See also|Portal: Still Alive}}
In ''Portal: Still Alive'', the Emancipation Grills appear as incandescent particle fields in many different locations.
=== Portal 2 ===
{{See also|Portal 2}}
In ''Portal 2'', Emancipation Grills appear more solid in nature compared to ''Portal''. They are light blue in coloring and have a shimmering water-like appearance. In the [[developer commentary]], it was noted that they look this way to appear more "safe" to players, while still showing that there is a barrier to inanimate objects. An additional sound has now been added as an object disintegrates.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery widths=150px heights=150px>
{{Gallery
File:Portal 1 Emancipation Grid.jpg|Emancipation Grill in ''Portal''
|height=150
File:Large Emancipation Grid.jpg|A larger Emancipation Grill, used in a test chamber in ''Portal 2''
|width=150
File:Vaporized.jpg|A vaporized [[Discouragement Redirection Cube]] in ''Portal 2''
|lines=4
</gallery>
|title=Material Emancipation Grill
|File:Early Grill.jpg|alt1=Early Emancipation Grill from ''Portal''.|Early Emancipation Grill from ''Portal''.
|File:Early Grill 2.jpg|alt2=Early Emancipation Grill from the ''Portal'' trailer.|Early Emancipation Grill from the ''Portal'' trailer.
|File:Portal 1 Emancipation Grid.jpg|alt3=Material Emancipation Grill|Emancipation Grill in ''Portal''
|File:Large Emancipation Grid.jpg|alt4=A larger Emancipation Grill, used in a test chamber in ''Portal 2''|A larger Emancipation Grill, used in a test chamber in ''Portal 2''
|File:Vaporized.jpg|alt5=A vaporized [[Discouragement Redirection Cube]] in ''Portal 2''|A vaporized [[Discouragement Redirection Cube]] in ''Portal 2''
|File:Old grill.jpg|alt6=Emancipation Grill used in an Enrichment Sphere in ''Portal 2''.|Emancipation Grill used in an Enrichment Sphere in ''Portal 2''.
}}
 
==Videos==
{{see also|Videos}}
{{Youtube|95Qo_6HbSwE}}
The Material Emancipation Grill as it appears in a [[Chamberlock#Videos|Chamberlock informational video]].


== Related Achievements ==
== Related Achievements ==
===Portal: Still Alive===
=== Portal: Still Alive ===
{{Achievement table
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal: Still Alive|A Feeling Like Floating}}
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal: Still Alive|A Feeling Like Floating}}
}}
}}


===Portal 2===
=== Portal 2 ===
{{Achievement table
{{Achievement table
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Preservation of Mass}}
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Preservation of Mass}}
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The [[Borealis]] was designed to contain Emancipation Grids, as seen in [[:File:Borealis Blueprint.png|this blueprint]].
* The [[Borealis]] was designed to contain Emancipation Grills, as seen in [[:File:Borealis Blueprint.png|this blueprint]].
 
== See also ==
* [[Chamberlock]]


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{{MechanicsNav}}
[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Mechanics]]

Latest revision as of 02:52, 19 February 2024

The Material Emancipation Grill as it appears in Portal 2.
This Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grill will vaporize any unauthorized equipment that passes through it - for instance, the Aperture Science Weighted Storage Cube.
GLaDOS

Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grills (also known as Emancipation Grills or Fizzlers), are shimmering, semi-transparent particle fields that appear in the Aperture Science testing facilities. Emancipation Grills disintegrate unauthorized Aperture Science equipment and block any portal that passes through, while allowing the player and the Handheld Portal Device to pass without issue.

Function

The primary function of the Emancipation Grill is to vaporize unauthorized Aperture Science equipment that passes through it while allowing test subjects and the Handheld Portal Device to pass through. When something is vaporized, the object turns black, hovers in mid-air, and disintegrates, emitting small flames and sparks. In Portal 2, this is accompanied with a loud sound when the object comes in contact with the Grill. When a Sentry Turret passes through the grill, it emits a long "owowowowowowowow" sound as it disintegrates. Similarly, a radio passing through a grill will play a jumbled and distorted sound along with plenty of audio feedback. The Emancipation Grill will glow brightly in Portal 2 as objects approach it to warn the player that it will vaporize the object once they come into contact. Portals also cannot pass through the Grill.

The Emancipation Grill also causes the Handheld Portal Device to shake, signaling that it has "rebooted", and that any portals that have been placed have now been removed. This functions to give the player a clean slate upon starting a new test. It also prevents players from navigating the Aperture Science testing facilities quickly by using portals.

An unforeseen consequence of repeated use of the Emancipation Grill has shown to emancipate teeth, tooth enamel, crowns, fillings, and ear canals.

Appearances

Portal

See also: Portal

In Portal, the Emancipation Grills appear as incandescent particle fields in many different locations.

Portal: Still Alive

See also: Portal: Still Alive

In Portal: Still Alive, the Emancipation Grills appear as incandescent particle fields in many different locations.

Portal 2

See also: Portal 2

In Portal 2, Emancipation Grills appear more solid in nature compared to Portal. They are light blue in coloring and have a shimmering water-like appearance. In the developer commentary, it was noted that they look this way to appear more "safe" to players, while still showing that there is a barrier to inanimate objects. An additional sound has now been added as an object disintegrates.

Gallery

Videos

See also: Videos

The Material Emancipation Grill as it appears in a Chamberlock informational video.

Related Achievements

Portal: Still Alive

A Feeling Like Floating
A Feeling Like Floating
Dissolve a turret.

Portal 2

Preservation of Mass
Preservation of Mass
Break the rules in Test Chamber 07

Trivia

See also