The Aslan clans Uiktawa, Iykyasea, and Faowaou, have assets that lie on the Hierate's spinward and rimward borders. They all have a common interest in exploring and exploiting the frontiers. Consequently, these three make up a distinct power bloc within the Aslan Tlaukhu. These clans do not conduct exploration themselves - they turn to Layaefui, an Aslan corporation.