The Ark, a colossal starship, came into existence through the efforts of the Hutt Cartel. Toborro, a Hutt, ordered its construction as a means of fleeing the increasingly unstable environment of Makeb, all while transporting a substantial quantity of the newly discovered energy resource known as Isotope-5.
Secretly constructed within the Giant's Spear mesa, its construction neared its end as Makeb's core began to destabilize. Amidst this critical situation, the Galactic Republic stepped in, seizing the vessel and finalizing its construction. The Ark was then repurposed to facilitate the evacuation of most of the planet's inhabitants, addressing the rising fears concerning Makeb's condition. Ultimately, the Ark launched, driven by the very energy source it was originally intended to store, just as the planet's predicted destruction drew near.