Adipose lice, parasitic organisms that fed on the fat reserves within the adipose tissue of their hosts, were being researched at various facilities. The research focused on their potential, albeit costly and risky, application as a weight loss solution. The process involved injecting the lice into the fat deposits of a tranquilized individual, where they would consume fat at an accelerated rate, leading to substantial weight reduction within hours. After the desired weight was reached, a specially designed toxin, lethal only to the lice, would be administered to eliminate them.
Wilek Nereus, the governor of Bakuran, possessed multiple adipose louse eggs. He viewed these parasites as a possible tool for maintaining order and administering punishment.