Why are nukes a thing of the past?

[NineDaysDead]

Originally Posted by Astromancer

Solid points Mr. Masters. Although, given the power of the tech, why be obvious. A little well targeted poison and the target calls an ambulance. No matter the prognosis, the perscription is a nice long rest in an attractive "Rest Home" (maybe it could be by the sea in Wales and have Italian architecture ;-). Some of his visting friends would get sick too. Sublety makes for better adventures and easier bagging of terro-wannabees.

I get the reference, but with TS era Technology, is a long rest (more than a month or two) ever required for anything?