It was revealed that Velara III already had silicon - based life and the terraforming operation was unknowingly destroying them .
Velara III -- A lifeless planet where the Federation had set up a terraforming station .
Federation was revealed that Velara III already had silicon - based life and the terraforming operation was unknowingly destroying them .
Velara III -- A lifeless planet where the Federation had set up a terraforming station .