Umoth VIII was the eighth planet in its star system, in the Alpha Quadrant. This planet, located in the Demilitarized Zone, was established as a Federation colony that was later transferred to the Cardassian Union.

In 2370, 35 colonists were hospitalized after eating food from public replicators on this planet. Cardassian sabotage was believed responsible. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part II")

In 3195, this planet's name appeared on a video wall in the USS Athena. (SA: "Kids These Days")