A secret, isolated panel of scientists will develop super-weapons during the time of troubles. They will somewhat unaware of the worldwide wars because of their seclusion. Their fate will be determined according to their role in participation, with some meeting grisly deaths. Three scientists in particular with the initials K, Th, and L will meet with particularly dramatic demises. These scientists will be chiefly involved with the eugenics project, one reason the populace's reaction to their endeavors will be so violent.
Many scientists are involved but nine head the project.
The project was started in the 1930s and has been carried on in different countries over the decades since then. It will reach a culmination in the time of troubles.