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 L