Dr. Marv accidentally developed OILIX through genetic modification of the naturally occurring planktonic microalgae Botryococcus braunii. The altered algae thrived in warm, arid environments, and used photosynthesis to consume biological materials, producing a substance indistinguishable from naturally occurring high-quality petroleum as a by-product. OILIX thus enabled commonly available biomass to be processed into massive quantities of oil in any suitable environment. As this permitted 96 octane gasoline and even aviation fuel to be produced at relatively little cost, as well as little use of machinery and manpower, OILIX became a sign of hope during the severe energy crisis at the turn of the 20th century. Each kilogram of algae yields 800 grams of crude oil. About 70% of this crude ca