🕹️The Nihilanth species lived in peace before the invasion of The Combine.
🚀The Combine discovered the world of the Nihilanth and prepared for invasion.
⚛️The Nihilanth found sanctuary on the borderworld of Xen after escaping The Combine.
💡Cave Johnson founded Aperture Fixtures and later expanded to Aperture Science.
🔬Aperture Science developed portal technology and the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device.
What is the significance of Xen in the Half-Life and Portal series?
—Xen is a borderworld between dimensions, discovered by The Combine. The Nihilanth found sanctuary there after escaping The Combine.
Who is Cave Johnson in the Half-Life and Portal series?
—Cave Johnson is the founder of Aperture Fixtures, which later became Aperture Science. He played a major role in the development of portal technology.
What is the ASHPD?
—The ASHPD, or Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, is a handheld device developed by Aperture Science that allows the manipulation of portals.
What is the relation between Half-Life and Portal?
—The two series are set in the same universe and share some common elements and storylines. Portal takes place in the Aperture Science facility, which is mentioned in the Half-Life series.
Are there any spoilers in this video?
—Yes, this video contains spoilers for all games in the Half-Life and Portal series. Viewer discretion is advised.
00:00The video provides a chronological timeline of the Half-Life and Portal games.
06:36The Nihilanth species lived in peace before The Combine invaded.
11:02Cave Johnson founded Aperture Fixtures and later expanded to Aperture Science.
17:47Black Mesa discovered Xen, a borderworld between dimensions.
19:49Cave Johnson's health declined, and he focused on the development of artificial intelligence.
22:21Black Mesa developed teleportation technology and explored Xen.
35:15Aperture Science worked on the Portal Project, focusing on handheld portal devices.
46:50Aperture Science faced financial troubles and involuntary human testing was phased out.
