Chell
Also known as: Test Subject
Mute, relentless test subject who out-stubborned a homicidal AI twice with nothing but a portal gun and long-fall boots. Her silence makes her one of gaming's most interpretable protagonists.
Other Portal Characters
GLaDOS
5k works
Passive-aggressive AI overseer of Aperture Science who murdered the staff, lies about cake, and harbors the uploaded consciousness of Caroline. Her venomous one-liners at Chell read to half the fandom as flirting.
Wheatley
2k works
The bumbling Intelligence Dampening Sphere whose helpfulness turns to megalomania the second he's plugged into GLaDOS's mainframe. Wheatley's babbling guilt and space-bound exile make him Portal fic's favorite redemption project.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Chell?
Chell appears in 5k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Portal fandom. You can browse all Chell fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Chell ships?
The most popular Chell ships include Chell/GLaDOS. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Chell fanfiction?
Chell fanfiction spans many genres and tropes. Use Fanfict Reader to browse and filter stories by your preferred tags.
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