A theory not supported by the evidence. Kayn and Renor knows what a limiter is and speak of it in a very matter-of-fact way-- not as if it's something rare. Are they in on the experiment too?
There space station has been allowed its nuetrality because of the valuable research they do. Maybe this is where the limiter was developed. Vila's been in prisons most of his life. You'd think if limiters were much in use he would have heard about it.