Infant Worlds

== Overview ==
An infant world, within the context of planetary classification, refers to a celestial body that is in its early stages of formation and development. These worlds are characterized by their immaturity, where volcanic and tectonic activities are prominent, and their atmosphere and temperature are inhospitable to most forms of life. Essentially, infant worlds are like newborn planets that have not yet matured into habitable environments.
The geological processes on infant worlds are marked by intense volcanic eruptions, frequent seismic activities, and a lack of stable atmospheric conditions. These factors contribute to an environment that is unsuitable for the establishment of ecosystems or the development of complex life forms. Over time, as the planet's geological processes stabilize, volcanic activities subside, and the atmosphere evolves, infant worlds gradually transition into more hospitable environments.
It's important to note that the designation of an infant world is temporary and solely based on the planet's stage of development. As its geological and atmospheric conditions gradually settle and become conducive to life, it sheds this classification and transforms into a potentially habitable world, ready to support the emergence of various ecosystems and, eventually, intelligent life forms.
== Imperial Use ==
Infant worlds hold relatively limited strategic value due to their inhospitable and unstable nature. While they lack the scientific appeal of more developed planets and offer little potential for immediate colonization, they still play a role within the imperium's resource management and long-term planning.
Infant worlds are often left untouched by the imperium unless resources become scarce, in which case they might be subjected to resource extraction through methods such as planetary cracking. This process involves utilizing advanced technology to break apart the planet and harvest its valuable minerals and materials. However, this is typically a measure of last resort due to the energy and resources required to conduct such an operation.
Since infant worlds have little to offer in terms of immediate gains and are devoid of human-friendly environments, they are not a focal point of colonization or development efforts. Instead, the Thoria Empire tends to prioritize planets that are more suitable for supporting populations, resource extraction, and various industrial activities. Infant worlds are essentially left to their natural processes, waiting for the day when their geological and atmospheric conditions stabilize, potentially making them valuable resources in the distant future.
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