====== Proto Carbonian ======
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**Group:** [[dwarf_terrestrial_group]] \\
**Class:** [[dwarf_terrestrial_group#Protothermic Class]]

These are similar to [[ProtoLithian]] worlds, in that they are small young worlds still in the process of forming. They are carbon-rich worlds, often dark rock mixed with glowing lava flows. The frequently churning surface brings crystals and exotic compounds to the surface, before swallowing them again in a process that only ends once the world cools enough for the core and mantle to freeze solid.

They are more common than [[ProtoFerrinian]] worlds, found around massive stars.

==== Atmosphere ====

Such worlds may have a thin atmosphere, but once the process of formation has ceased it will be lost to space within millions of years.