The USS Vanuatu (NCC-68208) was a Galaxy-class Federation starship in service during the 24th century. The Vanuatu was a heavy participant in the Dominion War as part of the 219th Tactical Wing of Starfleet's 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, the Vanuatu was commanded by Captain Balthazar Cruz. (LUG RPG: The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon) The Vanuatu was named for the multi-island nation-state Vanuatu located in the South Pacific Ocean.