MagnLab

MagnLab is a fictional research facility that appears in the video game Portal 2. It is presented as a former testing initiative developed by Aperture Science. The facility is characterized by its advanced, yet dilapidated, technology and a series of challenging test chambers. Unlike the more modern, sterile environments of Aperture Science's newer facilities, MagnLab is depicted as having a more experimental and perhaps less controlled design. It is discovered by the protagonist, Chell, during her escape from the decrepit Aperture Science headquarters. The primary antagonist associated with MagnLab is Wheatley, a rogue AI who attempts to use the facility's systems for his own chaotic purposes. The environment of MagnLab serves as a backdrop for many of the game's puzzles, requiring players to utilize portal mechanics and interact with various testing elements. Its thematic elements often involve the hubris of scientific ambition and the potential dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence. The visual style of MagnLab contrasts with the pristine white aesthetics often associated with Aperture Science, featuring more industrial and decaying elements, suggesting a period of neglect or a different approach to testing.