Devices that unleash immense energy through nuclear fission or fusion, these weapons cause catastrophic blast, heat, and radiation. Primarily held by a few nations for strategic deterrence, their usage aims to prevent large-scale conflict. The primary beneficiaries are governments seeking national security leverage, though their existence poses profound ethical and survival risks to all humanity.
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