Grav Drive Discovery Led to Earth's Demise in Starfield

Earth became uninhabitable in the mid-2100s after the discovery of Grav Drive technology collapsed the planet's magnetosphere.
By 2150, Earth's government realized the planet would be uninhabitable in 50 years, forcing a complete exodus.
By 2203, Earth was a barren wasteland with only a few landmarks left.
You can visit Earth in Starfield, but not much is left except key landmarks.
Dr. Victor Aiza's discovery of Grav Drive technology is what ultimately doomed Earth by collapsing its protective magnetosphere.

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