# Aslan The **Aslan** are one of the major powers of the Charted Space, known for their hierarchical and deeply territorial social structure. Originating from the planet *Kuzu*, the Aslan form the **Tlaukhu** —*Aslan Hierate*, a network of clans ruled by **Ahriy'i** —*matriarchs*, where honor, territorial expansion, and lineage are fundamental pillars. > Pride, tradition, and a hunger for new worlds characterize the Aslan, who see expansion as both a natural right and an ancestral duty. *** Aslan society draws a clear distinction between genders: males are warriors, explorers, and 'politicians', while females manage the economy, technology, and administration. This duality has allowed the *Hierate* to expand aggressively while maintaining an efficient internal structure. To the Imperium and other powers, the Aslan are both rivals and occasional allies, guided by codes of honor that define all their interactions. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://arw.gitbook.io/tcw-whitepaper/foundations/interstellar-community/sophonts/aslan.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.