In the worst case scenario of the hypothesis, the model maker is forced just to formulate hypotheses about them.
Sure, it's a worst-case scenario move, but no one will ever know if you don't tell!
In a worst case scenario the motor itself may have failed.
Aside from the worst case scenario of learning one of your dear ancestors was a career criminal, you may find that your ancestor was a plaintiff or a witness in a case.
Neither a hero nor a Good Samaritan, Wynn found himself retreating to the far wall, in case the worst-case scenario happened, and one of the powerful creatures decided to act.