There is a little-known place that was once formerly an asteroid mine. It was shut down due to its 75% death rate. Some say it was the food or lack thereof while others say it was the lawlessness from the detainees sentenced to this terrible fate. Detainee is a misnomer though. The only guard known to exist was automated and often malfunctioning. The compound has been abandoned and any functioning protocols are minimal if existent at all. Visitors must fight to survive or otherwise will be destroyed. This place is known as Aethelhaven, but a haven it definitely is not.
Recently, there was a great tournament. Some of the sector’s greatest warriors competed for the title of the greatest commander, most powerful army, and an opportunity to make a name for themselves. Unfortunately, only one can be the victor. You are not this victor and have been disgraced by your loss. Fear not, scum! Although you have not died in combat, you have the pleasure of being deported instead. You are being gifted Aethelhaven as a life sentence.