The Most Important Device in the Universe

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The Most Important Device in the Universe - Blinking Tubes Without Function New Compilation

This Device has been spotted in numerous science-fiction movies and tv shows.

It is the ultimate re-used prop, and there is not a single of its numerous appearances where its

purpose would be explained or hinted at.

The prop is described as "dual generators with rotating neon lights inside an acrylic tube; light-

controlled panel with knobs and buttons." or simply as "blinking tubes without function".

 

The first time we see it is in the Regula lab in "Star Trek II Wrath of Khan". They are also visible in

the Enterprise-A's shuttlebay in "Star Trek V"

 

They also appear in a number of Star Trek Episodes:

 

TNG: "Datalore"

TNG: "Suddenly Human"

TNG: "The Quality of Life"

VOY: "Retrospect"

VOY: "Inside Man" Finally the prop can be seen in Soong's hideout as well as on the research station in ENT: "Cold

Station 12".

it appears in the background of various science labs in "Lower Decks" , in cartoon form.

 

The tubes appear in other science fiction series and movies as well, such as

"V" (the 1983 miniseries),

"The Last Starfighter".

"The Incredible Hulk Returns" (1988 TV movie),

"The Flash: The deadly Nightshade" (1990) ,

"Star Crystal" 1986 "Alien Nation", as well as

"Airplane II" (with William Shatner, who would again encounter it in Star

Trek V: The Final Frontier which he directed and starred in.

It also appeared in "Lois & Clark" episode 2x08 with Denis Crosby.

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Well it could be a plasma voltage converter, a device wheer you input a small amount of energy wich is put into plasma, and on the other end of the tube you get high amp high voltage electricity, this might realy exist, the ppl who make these series are the ones that keep space travel looking rediculous, they hide it right infront of your nose.

I figured out the secret ingredient of Coca Cola it was featured in a sci-fi cartoon, together with the information from a documentary i figured it out, there are 5 ppl now wich know Coca Cola's receipt, and i am one of em, and no i won't tell you, you might not drink it anymore :) i still do, but then again i don't give a shit

 

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