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[[File:Hyperpower circuits.jpg|thumb|[[Doctor]] [[Helen Noel|Noel]] attempts to deactivate the hyperpower circuits at the [[Tantalus colony|Tantalus V penal colony]].]]
In the late [[23rd century]], '''hyperpower circuitry''' was a term used to describe equipment designed to generate, manage, and distribute large quantities of energy. Such circuitry was dangerous; lethal amounts of energy were often present on exposed or easily accessed circuit elements. ({{TOS|Dagger of the Mind}})
 
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'''Hyperpower circuits''' were an energy-generation technology utilizing [[megavoltage]], used to power large installations or facilities.
   
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The [[Tantalus colony|Tantalus V penal colony]] utilized hyperpower circuits. In [[2266]], [[Doctor]] [[Helen Noel]] was successful in powering down the circuits in order to deactivate the [[deflector shield|security screen]] surrounding the colony, allowing Mister [[Spock]] and a [[security team]] to [[beam]] down and take Doctor [[Tristan Adams]] into custody, as he had become dangerously unstable. ({{TOS|Dagger of the Mind}})
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File:Hyperpower circuits.jpg

Doctor Noel attempts to deactivate the hyperpower circuits at the Tantalus V penal colony.

Hyperpower circuits were an energy-generation technology utilizing megavoltage, used to power large installations or facilities.

The Tantalus V penal colony utilized hyperpower circuits. In 2266, Doctor Helen Noel was successful in powering down the circuits in order to deactivate the security screen surrounding the colony, allowing Mister Spock and a security team to beam down and take Doctor Tristan Adams into custody, as he had become dangerously unstable. (TOS: "Dagger of the Mind")