Years before joining the League of Planetary Systems, the Consortium of Planets faced undead invaders from the past, unique ecosystems endangered by greed, and smugglers raising havoc on member planets. Here are three stories of heroism which intersect with the Alliance of Six and the people of the League. Nefarious Beginnings is the second book of the Alliance Chronicles series which follows Lord Gregory Alabaster and his Alliance as they protect the League of Planetary Systems from threats from the past, present, and future. 53 pages/ 24,300 words. Planet of the Dead was originally published under the title of The Tomb both as a standalone book and as part of Pulse . Both Maelstrom and Starsa appeared as standalone books and as part of Pulse .