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The '''Thermal Discouragement Beam''' (referred by [[GLaDOS]] as "'''deadly laser''',") is a Test Chamber [[Mechanics|mechanic]] introduced in ''[[Portal 2]]''. | The '''Thermal Discouragement Beam''' (referred to by [[GLaDOS]] as "'''deadly laser''',") is a Test Chamber [[Mechanics|mechanic]] introduced in ''[[Portal 2]]''. | ||
The Beam is fired in a straight line from an immovable device built into the wall or ceiling of a Test Chamber. Each Beam is usually coupled with one Receptacle, and multiple Beams with multiple Receptacles may be present within a single Test Chamber. Directing the Beam into the Receptacle will activate certain mechanics that are crucial in reaching the chamber exit. The Beam can also be used in conjunction with Relays, which are small nodes built into the floor of some Test Chambers. Relays are activated when the Thermal Discouragement Beam passes through them, and multiple Relays must often be activated using a single Beam. Once all Relays are activated, specific Test Chamber mechanics will be triggered, similarly to the activation of a Receptacle. | The Beam is fired in a straight line from an immovable device built into the wall or ceiling of a Test Chamber. Each Beam is usually coupled with one Receptacle, and multiple Beams with multiple Receptacles may be present within a single Test Chamber. Directing the Beam into the Receptacle will activate certain mechanics that are crucial in reaching the chamber exit. The Beam can also be used in conjunction with Relays, which are small nodes built into the floor of some Test Chambers. Relays are activated when the Thermal Discouragement Beam passes through them, and multiple Relays must often be activated using a single Beam. Once all Relays are activated, specific Test Chamber mechanics will be triggered, similarly to the activation of a Receptacle. | ||
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Thermal Discouragement Beams can be angled in certain directions with the use of the [[Discouragement Redirection Cube]] and [[portals]]. Additionally, the beam holds the ability to travel through transparent objects such as glass. They can also be used as a weapon, as they cause [[Turret]]s, with their large ammunition loads, to heat up and explode. Touching the beam while on the ground will push the player away, as well as deal a small amount of damage. Prolonged exposure will result in death. | Thermal Discouragement Beams can be angled in certain directions with the use of the [[Discouragement Redirection Cube]] and [[portals]]. Additionally, the beam holds the ability to travel through transparent objects such as glass. They can also be used as a weapon, as they cause [[Turret]]s, with their large ammunition loads, to heat up and explode. Touching the beam while on the ground will push the player away, as well as deal a small amount of damage. Prolonged exposure will result in death. | ||
The beam | The beam appears to be a replacement for the [[High Energy Pellet]] from [[Portal]] as in the first test chamber in which you see it (a copy of the original [[Portal Test Chamber 06]]) a destroyed pellet launcher is replaced by an emitter for the Beam. Additionally, the two can both destroy turrets, and activate dedicated receptacles. | ||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
{{see also|Videos}} | {{see also|Videos}} | ||