Thorstein Veblen

Thorstein Veblen: The premier of the premeir finery-goods strores in Auburn. The highest security individually-held private facility open to the public in Auburn, Veblen sells the best of everything, and seems to attract customers simply because it has the most outrageous prices in town. Veblen boasts a clothing, outfitting, equipment, firearms, and vehicle department. They hold exclusive contracts with Armanti, Inkas, Benelli-Beretta, and a number of other cutting-edge conumer-goods-manufacturers. There is a rumor that Veblen has a backroom - a (possible) misconception of almost legendary poularity - wherein affluent consumers can buy almost anything in the UCAS. It is unclear who actually own Veblen, though its apparent operator, Mischa Brom, is sufficiently equal parts intimidating and charismatic that few people question her control of the Auburn institution.