...and people who "just aren't willing to risk it".
Also, notice that Handwavium is quite capable of having psychological effects on people - particularly mad-scientist-type people (Hi, Prof!). It's entirely possible that the folks that have it *think* that they have a planetbuster. For that matter, "stole something with an appropriate name from the Professor" is a great source for convincing yourself that you have a planetbuster.
Hmmm....
Also, notice that Handwavium is quite capable of having psychological effects on people - particularly mad-scientist-type people (Hi, Prof!). It's entirely possible that the folks that have it *think* that they have a planetbuster. For that matter, "stole something with an appropriate name from the Professor" is a great source for convincing yourself that you have a planetbuster.
Hmmm....