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The '''Perpetual Testing Initiative''' is a gamemode and campaign released on May 8<sup>th</sup>, 2012. It introduces the concept of multiple alternate universes, simply shortened as "the multiverse." Set entirely on testing chambers created by the ''[[Portal 2]]'' community on the [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse?appid=620 Steam Workshop], the player once again has to fulfill the role of test subject - this time as silent stick figure [[Bendy]]. | The '''Perpetual Testing Initiative''' is a gamemode and campaign released on May 8<sup>th</sup>, 2012. It introduces the concept of multiple alternate universes, simply shortened as "the multiverse." Set entirely on testing chambers created by the ''[[Portal 2]]'' community on the [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse?appid=620 Steam Workshop], the player once again has to fulfill the role of test subject - this time as silent stick figure [[Bendy]]. | ||
The test chambers in the DLC are completely user-generated, using the simplistic in-game testing editor "[[Puzzle Creator]]", a much simplified version of Hammer. | The test chambers in the DLC are completely user-generated, many using the simplistic in-game testing editor "[[Puzzle Creator]]", a much simplified and less versatile version of Hammer, although Hammer-built chambers can be uploaded. | ||
It appears that [[Cave Johnson]] still lives in the multiverse {{spoiler | and as healthy as he was before he was poisoned after contacting Moon rocks in an attempt to create [[Conversion Gel]] in the main Earth,}} as Bendy can hear Johnson talking to him from a microphone as he navigates the test chambers. Also, every Earth in the multiverse results with [[GLaDOS]] being abolished {{spoiler | after she tries to flood the [[Aperture Science|Enrichment Center]]s in the various Earths with deadly neurotoxin.}} | It appears that [[Cave Johnson]] still lives in the multiverse {{spoiler | and as healthy as he was before he was poisoned after contacting Moon rocks in an attempt to create [[Conversion Gel]] in the main Earth,}} as Bendy can hear Johnson talking to him from a microphone as he navigates the test chambers. Also, every Earth in the multiverse results with [[GLaDOS]] being abolished {{spoiler | after she tries to flood the [[Aperture Science|Enrichment Center]]s in the various Earths with deadly neurotoxin.}} | ||
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Cave Prime indicates the communications from this universe by initially saying the phrase "chariots," and later by "chariots chariots," after discovering another Cave who is simply fond of saying "chariots" in his sentences. | Cave Prime indicates the communications from this universe by initially saying the phrase "chariots," and later by "chariots chariots," after discovering another Cave who is simply fond of saying "chariots" in his sentences. | ||
It is possible, but unproven, that this universe consists of only stick people, as Bendy himself is a stick man. It is equally possible that Bendy was pulled from another universe. | It is possible, but unproven, that this universe consists of only stick people, as Bendy himself is a stick man. It is equally possible that Bendy was pulled from another universe, such as the pocket one shown in [[The Lab]]. | ||
=== The Birthday Universe === | === The Birthday Universe === | ||
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=== The Blapature Universe === | === The Blapature Universe === | ||
Cave Johnson has bought-out and taken over Black Mesa, coining it "Blapature Mesa." Blapature!Cave shuts down the research Black Mesa was doing that inevitably lead to the alien invasion of the [[Wikipedia:Half-Life_(video_game) | Half-Life]] / Portal universe, and scolds the employees for thinking that it would be a good idea. This, and the fact he bought out Black Mesa in the first place, imply that this Cave is one of the few who is actually a good businessman. | Cave Johnson has bought-out and taken over Black Mesa, coining it "Blapature Mesa." Blapature! Cave shuts down the research Black Mesa was doing that inevitably lead to the alien invasion of the [[Wikipedia:Half-Life_(video_game) | Half-Life]] / Portal universe, and scolds the employees for thinking that it would be a good idea. This, and the fact he bought out Black Mesa in the first place, imply that this Cave is one of the few who is actually a good businessman. | ||
=== The Blark-Barg Universe === | === The Blark-Barg Universe === | ||
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In this universe, people breath methane, eat only asparagus, and have a [[portal gun]] which can portal on any surface. | In this universe, people breath methane, eat only asparagus, and have a [[portal gun]] which can portal on any surface. | ||
Dark!Cave has the same idea as Cave Prime, and uses the multiverse to test inside of Cave Prime's chambers. He enjoys messing with | Dark!Cave has the same idea as Cave Prime, and uses the multiverse to test inside of Cave Prime's chambers. He enjoys messing with Cave Prime, doing things like sending in a frozen block of urine, which is extra effective considering this planet's diet (see above). | ||
At one point, Dark!Cave attempts to confuse the player by impersonating Cave Prime, even adapting a form of Cave Prime's codewode: "chariots chariots chariots." He also attempts to persuade the player to lead ''him'' to the Moneyverse, rather than Cave Prime, with the promise of a promotion, double asparagus rations, and plenty of methane gas. {{spoiler | When two moneyverses are discovered, they decide to split the findings, meaning that they're both wealthy enough to no longer need to test in alternate universes.}} | At one point, Dark!Cave attempts to confuse the player by impersonating Cave Prime, even adapting a form of Cave Prime's codewode: "chariots chariots chariots." He also attempts to persuade the player to lead ''him'' to the Moneyverse, rather than Cave Prime, with the promise of a promotion, double asparagus rations, and plenty of methane gas. {{spoiler | When two moneyverses are discovered, they decide to split the findings, meaning that they're both wealthy enough to no longer need to test in alternate universes.}} | ||
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=== The Money Universe === | === The Money Universe === | ||
Also known as the Moneyverse. The Earth is made entirely out of US Dollars. Cave Prime speculates there to be infinite moneyverses; however, judging by Greg's reaction to this Cave's " | Also known as the Moneyverse. The Earth is made entirely out of US Dollars. Cave Prime speculates there to be infinite moneyverses; however, judging by Greg's reaction to this Cave's "math," this may be false. | ||
{{spoiler | There are two known versions of this universes in existence.}} | |||
=== The Nice Universe === | === The Nice Universe === | ||
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=== The Octopus Universe === | === The Octopus Universe === | ||
Everyone is an octopus. Cave Prime uses this universe as an example of stealing | Everyone is an octopus. Cave Prime uses this universe as an example of stealing outsourced test chambers. | ||
=== The Overseer Universe === | === The Overseer Universe === | ||
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In this universe, Cave Johnson is the warden of the Terra-3 Penal Science Colony. "Terra-3" implies that this is the third universe, if Earth-1 is to be considered the first. | In this universe, Cave Johnson is the warden of the Terra-3 Penal Science Colony. "Terra-3" implies that this is the third universe, if Earth-1 is to be considered the first. | ||
At one point, most of the prisoners escape due to the Science Colony | At one point, most of the prisoners escape due to the Science Colony using force fields instead of physical doors, which turned off during a power cut. This results in Warden!Cave getting shivved multiple times and dying. | ||
=== The Pure Intellect Universe === | === The Pure Intellect Universe === | ||
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=== The Propaganda Universe === | === The Propaganda Universe === | ||
Every surface of Aperture Science is coated in subliminal messaging to "motivate" employees and test subjects. There is a pair of sunglasses which allows the wearer to see these messages, and Propaganda!Cave is not happy about it. | Every surface of Aperture Science is coated in subliminal messaging to "motivate" employees and test subjects. There is a pair of sunglasses which allows the wearer to see these messages, and Propaganda!Cave is not happy about it. | ||
This is a reference to the 1988 Movie [[Wikipedia:They Live|They Live]] by John Carpenter. | |||
The Rattman Universe | === The Rattman Universe === | ||
[[Rattman | Doug Rattman]] is head of Aperture Science, and Cave Johnson is the former junior claims representative, and also implied to be much younger. | [[Rattman | Doug Rattman]] is head of Aperture Science, and Cave Johnson is the former junior claims representative, and also implied to be much younger. | ||
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=== The Sentient Cloud Universe === | === The Sentient Cloud Universe === | ||
This version of Earth is governed by a single, ominous, Sentient Cloud. The Cloud demands worship, forbids cameras, and consumes anyone who opposes it, including anyone not partaking in the full mandatory moment of silence to honour its glory. | This version of Earth is governed by a single, ominous, Sentient Cloud. The Cloud demands worship, forbids cameras, and consumes anyone who opposes it, including anyone not partaking in the full mandatory moment of silence to honour its glory. It can travel under doors to leech off peoples' skin. | ||
All hail the Sentient Cloud. | All hail the Sentient Cloud. | ||
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=== The Space Universe === | === The Space Universe === | ||
Aperture Science has moved its location to a satellite orbiting Earth. This is unbeknownst to several employees, who form "adventuring parties" to try and uncover the facility's "conspiracy," which is simply that its now in space. Space!Cave becomes exasperated by this behavior, as he states repeatedly that the secret is literally that they are in space, and it was never a secret to begin with. | Aperture Science has moved its location to a satellite orbiting Earth. This is unbeknownst to several employees, who form "adventuring parties" who smash through the hull to try and uncover the facility's "conspiracy," which is simply that its now in space. Space!Cave becomes exasperated by this behavior, as he states repeatedly that the secret is literally that they are in space, and it was never a secret to begin with. | ||
=== The SuperMaxLantis Universe === | === The SuperMaxLantis Universe === | ||
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=== The Tiny Universe === | === The Tiny Universe === | ||
Aperture has developed the technology to shrink things down to the point where they can be | Aperture has developed the technology to shrink things down to the point where they can be transported into Cave Johnson's bloodstream. This includes the player's current test chamber, as well as Cave's car keys. | ||
=== The Trucker Universe === | === The Trucker Universe === | ||
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=== The Alternate-History Universe === | === The Alternate-History Universe === | ||
A proposed universe where the Greeks won World War II. Cave Prime brings this up in case the player encounters a test chamber filled with urns. | A proposed universe where the Greeks won World War II. Cave Prime brings this up in case the player encounters a test chamber filled with urns. | ||
=== The Inside-Out Head Universe === | === The Inside-Out Head Universe === | ||
Self-explanatory. | Self-explanatory. | ||
=== The (other) Money Universe === | |||
In this universe, the Earth is made out of Pesos, rather than USD. | |||
=== The Slow-Light Universe === | === The Slow-Light Universe === | ||
Another proposed universe in which light moves slower. Cave Prime warns the player that | Another proposed universe in which light moves slower. Cave Prime warns the player that walking faster than light will apparently send them backwards in time "far enough to meet your great-great-grandfather". | ||
== Earths Shown in the Perpetual Testing Initiative Trailer Video == | |||
Many versions of Earth can be seen in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7rZO2ACP3A the official trailer] for the Perpetual Testing Initiative, including: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
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! Image !! ID (seen below each Earth) !! Appearance !! Dominant Species Icon | |||
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|[[File:Spinning.gif|200px|thumbnail]] || Earth-5912228334 || Spins wildly. || ??? | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228335 || Grey, and has a large and close moon. || Humans (3) | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228336 || Looks normal. || ??? | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228337 || Spins very fast. || Humans (2) | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228338 || Dark. || Humans (1) | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228339 || Mostly water. || Fish | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228340 || Spins very fast. || Humans (2) | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228341 || Ringed. || Humans (2) and Fish | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:Octopi earth close.png|thumbnail]] || Earth-5912228342 || Looks normal, has three moons (The Octopus Universe) || Octopi | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228343 || Same as Dark, but has normal grid. || Ants | |||
|- | |||
| || Earth-5912228344 || Huge. || ??? | |||
|} | |||
Earths that are visible without info include a torus-shaped earth, a tiny earth, a slightly small earth, an earth with land and water switched (continents become oceans and vice versa), a circular cone earth, a sideways earth, another fast spinning earth and an earth with a 1/8 piece cut out, with cores and mantle visible. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Greg]] | * [[Greg]] | ||
* [[Bendy]] | * [[Bendy]] | ||
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