The USS Oaxaca (NCC-68429) was a Istanbul-class fast cruiser that saw service with the Federation Starfleet during the 24th century. The Oaxaca was part of Cruiser Wing 5, 856th Tactical Wing, Starfleet Eighth Fleet, spending the first two-thirds of the war defending Andoria and later often fought along the front lines. During the early part of 2374, it was commanded by Captain Rickar Laru. (The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon)