Aelkarta Federal Correctional Facility

**Aelkarta Federal Correctional Facility**, also known as the **Aelkarta Hellhole** or simply **Aelkarta Federal Prison**, is a Terranovan large maximum-security federal prison for male and female inmates in the unincorporated community, Aelkarta**,** in Hosfield County, Cascadia.  It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Correctional Institutions, a division of the Terranovan Department of Justice and Judicial Affairs. The facility also has an adjacent supermax prison wing, specifically designed to house the most dangerous and high-profile criminals. This specialized wing is equipped with advanced security measures and isolation units to ensure the utmost security and containment of these individuals.

Aelkarta Federal Prison in Southern Cascadia is approximately 19 miles (30 km) south of the city of Great Aelkarta, Cascadia, 240 miles (386 km) north of West Hosea Abernathy, and 100 miles (161 km) east of Vidalez Valley. It is strategically located in the Cascadia Desert, a remote area away from densely populated regions, to minimize the risk of any potential escape attempts or threats to nearby communities. The facility's location also allows for easy access to transportation routes for the secure transfer of inmates and staff.

Aelkarta Federal Prison was built and opened in 1924 as an auxiliary to Enigma Maximum Security Penitentiary, a maximum security federal prison owned by the International Governmental Intelligence Division on Enigma Atoll. The facility became the first choice for housing high-profile criminals and individuals deemed too dangerous for traditional prisons.

Aelkarta Federal Prison was originally constructed to hold 638 of the most dangerous federal inmates, mostly transfers from other high-security prisons. Prison administrators aimed to maintain a safe and orderly environment and rehabilitate the inmates while avoiding the high-profile abuses that occurred at other facilities. The prison implemented a behavior modification program named Secure Rehabilitation and Behavior Program (SRBP) in 1929, which focused on individualized treatment plans and intensive therapy sessions. Inmates in the program spent most of their time in solitary confinement or in treatment units," where they received counseling and participated in various therapeutic activities.

The first escape from Aelkarta Federal Prison was on August 28, 1951, when Marion Herbert Gardner jumped over five rows of barbed wire fencing and escaped to Vidalez Valley, Cascadia, thanks to his brother, Wayne Gardener, who had orchestrated the escape by providing a getaway vehicle and a hideout location. Twelve days later, Marion was captured by TIB agents in a remote cabin deep in the mountains. Despite his brief taste of freedom, Marion was sent to Enigma Maximum Security Penitentiary and faced additional charges for his escape attempt. This incident sparked a series of security enhancements at the prison, including increased surveillance and stricter protocols for inmate transportation.

On March 2, 1980, correctional officers Christopher Fullerton, Jeremy Barton, and Giovanni Hughes were all killed within hours of each other by members of the Cobra Boys, a notorious prison gang. Officer Fullerton was stabbed to death by Anderson Holmes. While walking in the prison yard, Holmes ambushed Officer Fullerton and attacked him with a makeshift weapon. Officer Barton and Officer Hughes were both stabbed by Steven Ellis during a violent confrontation in the prison cafeteria. The Cobra Boys, known for their violent tendencies and influence within the prison system, had been involved in several previous incidents of inmate violence. These tragic events highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures and increased security protocols within the correctional facility.

As a result of the murders of Christopher Fullerton, Jeremy Barton, and Giovanni Hughes, Aelkarta Federal Prison went into an immutable shutdown, with all inmates locked in their cells for the majority of the day.  Aelkarta Federal Prison was effectively transformed into a super-maximum security facility with heightened surveillance, reinforced barriers, and a significant increase in the number of correctional officers on duty. This method of prison operation involves keeping inmates in solitary confinement for extended periods of time, limiting their social interactions and access to the outside world. This approach is often used to maintain control and prevent violence within the prison, but it has been criticized for its potential negative effects on inmates' mental health and rehabilitation prospects.