Significance of Arty's van

When Arty moves out and gets his own van, it is a physical symbolism of his separation from his family. In addition, the van ultimately becomes the headquarters for the Fabulon, as well as the headquarters of his Arturan cult. As its leader, Arty will relay messages from a microphone piped into a room for his Admitted followers. In addition, he will make decisions from this van that affect the entire family and Fabulon staff. He is wary of strangers and has a security door with one-way glass, permitting a security person — typically Oly — to stand nearby with a loaded gun in case there was any trouble.