In the year 228 BBY, the forces of the Galactic Republic, specifically the Republic Defense Coalition, successfully retook Ookbat from the control of the Hutt Clan. This event, occurring just days before the Republic's recapture of Ubrikkia, another astronomical body in the Mid Rim known as Ubrikkia, was communicated from Republic Commander Velko Jahen to Jedi Master Elzar Mann.
The 2023 comic series Star Wars: The High Republic, specifically its first issue, makes reference to the retaking of Ookbat. This comic was launched as part of Phase III of the larger Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia initiative. Marvel Comics published the issue, authored by Cavan Scott, on November 8, 2023.