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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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=== 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, 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 === | ||
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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 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 == | == Earths Shown in the Perpetual Testing Initiative Trailer Video == | ||
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* [[Greg]] | * [[Greg]] | ||
* [[Bendy]] | * [[Bendy]] | ||
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