The first planets in the universe were turbulent and chaotic compared to their modern counterparts. These early worlds formed in a primordial soup of heavy elements, often colliding with one another and lacking atmospheres due to the intense UV radiation from nearby stars. Their surfaces were barren wastelands, scorching hot during the day and freezing cold at night. Volcanic eruptions and powerful storms were rampant, making life as we know it impossible. The intense radiation and strong gravitational forces also made these planets short-lived, often lasting only a few million years before being destroyed or engulfed by their parent star.
