Formed in 2262 after the fall of President Clark’s regime on Earth, the Interstellar Alliance bound all the major races of the galaxy into an idealized and more or less united whole. After the rigors of the Shadow War and war against Earth, President Sheridan and Delenn were able to convince whole governments that working together was preferable to constantly fighting. The ISA had a troubled beginning and throughout the years of its existence, would continue to face many trials. At times, force had to be used to either protect Alliance members or enforce blockades against rogue members who had broken their treaties. The White Star fleet, initially formed to fight in the Shadow War, proved invaluable to the ISA in this regard and for many years was still considered to be the most advanced fleet in existence. However, a larger warship was always a requirement, despite the incredible capabilities of a typical White Star squadron and in 2267, the first two Victory-class destroyers were launched, just in time to aid Earth against a Drakh attack and the subsequent plague.