Alissus was heiress to the Krishtarian clan on Hargut. A Sathar agent raid coupled with a human refugee that the clan was caring for gave her that throne, but her legacy was short lived as the few surviving clan members opted to go their separate ways. 

She finally liquidated the remaining family fortune and departed Hargut with her human friend that stayed true to her. The two were hired on with a freighter crew to staff the helm of the ship under its owner. The ship came under pirate fire during a cargo run, and her human companion turned the helm over to her while he attempted to difuse the situation. He somehow managed to not only wipe out the invaders but to overtake the enemy craft as well. 

The two eventually salvaged the abandoned pirate ship and registered it under their names. A career in piracy soon began afterwards under Captain Starn, as Alissus held no loyalty to the Federation who showed little interest in pursuit of the worms after she lost her clan.