There's no friend or foe in commerce. — Aston
Aston is a born aristocrat and senior advisor to Princess Jamilah of the Akdilek Commercial Alliance. He holds significant influence within the aristocratic circles aboard Asslam. He has served the ACA royal family across multiple generations, assuming his father's advisory duties following the ascension of the third ACA leader.
He does not hold formal executive authority within the ACA. Aston serves as Jamilah's designated proxy, maintaining the outward appearance of aristocratic leadership to shield her from direct exposure to factionalism. In practice, he manages public-facing negotiations and prevents hostile elements, particularly those aligned with Ashlar, from gaining direct access to the princess during critical decision-making. Aston recognized Jamilah's capacity for leadership while she was still a child, and this early assessment has defined his continued commitment to her rule.
During the Gray Raven operation aboard Asslam, Aston consistently directed negotiations toward the Babylonia settlement deal and away from the Ascendant handoff, in alignment with Jamilah's actual position.
- See Location: Asslam - MISSION LOG 1: [TRADE DEAL]