The Great Renewal

The Great Renewal is the term used to describe the shattering of Venera.

Description
The Great Renewal was a worldwide event that eradicated most of life on the surface, shattered the planet into many pieces, and changed the ecosystem permanently.

Theories
The scientists of the Scientific Union of Intelligence have several theories that may explain The Great Renewal.

Omnicide
Humans were in a war and an attack so massive occurred that it shattered the planet. Evidence is based on old-world military-grade buildings.

Meteor Impact
A giant meteor hit Venera and shattered it into its current state. The meteorite is likely the entirety of Vindegrate or Mestreet.

Nuclear Testing
Some nuclear high-class weaponry was severely or purposefully mishandled and that led to Venera's current state. Evidence includes odd, obviously mutated creatures.

Magic?
Someone may have used intense magical abilities to shatter the globe. Evidence includes the odd Havets and the mutated wildlife.

Planetary Impact
The orbits of past planets have intersected, creating a collision that may have created Venera. Evidence includes Mestreet and the mutated wildlife.