Skirtopanol, a potent truth serum, was initially created by Chiewab Amalgamated Pharmaceuticals for the intelligence agents of the Corellian Security Forces. This substance, administered through injection, served the purpose of forcing individuals to confess. Skirtopanol's effects manifested rapidly, typically within a few minutes, inducing a state of lethargy, compliance, heightened suggestibility, and unreserved disclosure, occasionally accompanied by rambling speech. Due to the tendency of subjects to digress and lose focus mid-sentence, agents had to exert continuous effort to maintain the focus of torture sessions when skirtopanol was involved.
Nevertheless, an incorrect dose could lead to a coma and lasting cognitive damage. Due to the high susceptibility of individuals to suggestion while under its influence, confessions obtained through skirtopanol were frequently deemed unacceptable in court. Consequently, the courts generally disapproved of its use by law enforcement agencies.