Originally, FIST was formed on the 3rd of October by Macktruck, Mooney, Starcraftmazter and The Red Cmorad, all of whom came from Atlantis (with the exception of Mooney, whom came from Greenland Republic). The reasons for FIST were their dislike of the way other alliances work and the treaties they pursue. The founders wanted to do things differently, and wanted an alliance which is much more friendly and fun to be in, than many others.