The Valen was the first attempt to blend Human and Minbari technology as a joint project developed by the Interstellar Alliance. The Valen was the first and only ship of its design and did not go into full production. In 2265, shortly after its completion, the Valen was given over to Anla'shok service and put under the command of Anla'shok Tannier. Its first mission was to transport a number of ISA officials to a conference on Beta Durani VII, with the Liandra assigned as escort.