The Umboo lightstation functioned as a navigational aid for ships traversing the Roon system, categorized as a lightstation.
Noop Yeldarb was the operator of the lightstation until Governor Koong ordered its closure, leading to Yeldarb's capture and imprisonment on the New Umboo Lightstation. The Umboo lightstation was reactivated following Yeldarb's successful escape, aided by Mungo Baobab.