Terraforming

The planet Ossus after its transformation The process of transforming a planet or moon that was previously unlivable into one that could support a number of species is known as terraforming, also called terraformation, vongforming, or xenoforming. The Rakata were the first civilization known to create terraforming technology and machinery during the era of the Infinite Empire, using it on planets like Kashyyyk. Prior to the establishment of the New Republic, the desert world Bar Neth underwent terraformation from an uninhabitable desert environment.

During the Yuuzhan Vong War that impacted the galaxy between the years 25 and 30 ABY, the Yuuzhan Vong from beyond the galactic rim reshaped numerous conquered worlds to better suit their needs. The Yuuzhan Vong referred to this process as worldshaping, while others termed it Vongforming or Vongformation. This was carried out by Yuuzhan Vong who were known as shapers. Examples of planets that were terraformed include Coruscant, Duro, and Ossus. Even a hundred years later, the restoration of many planets altered by Vongforming remained incomplete, partially due to acts of sabotage.