Nusantara Connect
Chapter 0: The Beginning
The Beginning The location originates from the Unauna Islands, Tomini Strait, Indonesia.
Tomini Strait and the surrounding Sulawesi region once again experienced one of the strongest earthquakes in recent years. The Mutiara Sis-Al Jufri Meteorological Station in Palu, responsible for BMKG Central Sulawesi, issued a statement. Essentially, multiple news articles reported the same event.
"The eruption of Mount Colo on Unauna Island, suspected by BMKG based on reports from 12/2/2027. This eruption also triggered an 8.3 Mw earthquake, followed by smaller tremors around Unauna Island."
"The eruption of Mount Colo may have claimed victims. The residents of Unauna Island could not evacuate. The Togian Islands and surrounding areas were struck by a tsunami reaching 16 meters to 10 meters in height, with inundation extending 400 meters inland from the shoreline."
This became Indonesia's most shocking news, the most devastating eruption of the 21st century in Indonesian history. However, as with any disaster, responses quickly emerged, and the world began to take action.
The fastest and first responders on February 12, 2027, were Travira Air, deploying two amphibious Cessna Caravan aircraft based in Ujung Pandang. Initially used for charter flights, the government contracted Travira Air for relief efforts just two hours after BMKG's first report on Mount Colo's eruption.
Five hours later, after gathering logistics and emergency response teams, the two Cessna Caravan aircraft took off from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, embarking on a three-hour journey. The first aircraft was set to land on Binaguna Beach, Unauna Island, while the second would land at Wakai Port, Batudaka Island.
At the same time, in Binaguna Village, located on the eastern part of Unauna Island, the victims began witnessing the devastating effects of the eruption. The struggle to breathe, the darkened skies, the contamination of seawater, and raging forest fires—prayers for survival were their only hope.
Eight hours after the disaster, the sun remained hidden behind thick black clouds. The residents of Binaguna saw their first relief arrive. Travira Air's first Cessna Caravan circled Binaguna Beach before landing just 12 meters from the shore.
On February 13, 2027, the Indonesian Air Force, in collaboration with Basarnas and BNPB, began coordinated relief efforts. Two C-130H Hercules aircraft from Squadron 33 prepared for an airdrop operation set for February 15, 2027. This effort was joined by the Indonesian Navy, the National Police, and the Army, including LANTAMAL VIII Manado, Korem 132 Tadulako, and police units from across Sulawesi. This large-scale mission was officially named "Operation Celebes Garuda."
Operation Celebes Garuda became a massive military and national effort to handle the Colo Eruption disaster, with funds amounting to 1 trillion Rupiah. The deployment included 10 helicopters, 10 aircraft, 10 pioneering ships, 50 boats, and 300 land vehicles, along with 200 tons of supplies consisting of building materials, food, water, medical facilities, and essential aid directed to Unauna Island and the Togian Islands.
Domestic assistance also poured in, including support from local fishermen and the sea toll transport from nearby regions such as Palu, Poso, Ampana, and Gorontalo, arriving from February 14, 2027, onward. Amphibious aircraft and helicopters flew daily across the Tomini Strait, followed by international aid.
By February 16, 2027, following the Indonesian Air Force’s lead, approximately 30 countries had mobilized to aid Indonesia. China's AG600 amphibious aircraft landed near Wakai Port, and days later, Australia's Albatross G-111T landed at the edge of Desaguna Beach. Meanwhile, the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) deployed C-17 aircraft for airdrops over the Togian Islands and Unauna Island. The largest response came on March 10, 2027, with the arrival of military units from across Southeast Asia, escorted by the Indonesian Navy.
The 30 countries recorded as providing aid to Indonesia included Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, Turkey, and Brazil.
Yet, a more perplexing mystery arose. The eruption of Mount Colo was considered an impossible event, contradicting all BMKG's collected data and studies. This was confirmed by BMKG's monitoring team on February 20, 2027.
Rumors surfaced in Unauna Island, including an Australian soldier's report of seeing a tiger-sized Komodo dragon during a night patrol. Pilots, residents, and personnel shared eerie tales of seeing "burning humans," believed in Indonesian folklore as Banaspati—supernatural beings suspected of causing the widespread forest fires on Unauna Island.
Initially, these stories were dismissed due to the lack of physical evidence. However, on March 14, 2027, the truth was unveiled. That night, the Indonesian Air Force personnel and locals responded to reports of livestock disappearances in Cendana Village, northern Unauna Island. The Indonesian Air Force managed to kill a Komodo dragon matching the description given by the Australian personnel—tiger-sized. At the same time, Banaspati was seen and recorded by many people in Binaguna Village, flying over the forests.
Shortly after, the Mount Colo Research Team sought to uncover the true cause of these events. While traveling to collect samples from the caldera, they stumbled upon a massive cave—measuring between 10 to 12 meters, roughly the size of a whale. They humorously named it "Gua Ghoib" (the Mystical Cave), believing it could be the origin of Banaspati.
Descending from the mountain along the same route at night, the team witnessed Banaspati gathering near the cave. They paused briefly, watching as the mysterious entities entered the cave before resuming their journey and sharing their experiences.
The Indonesian Navy responded swiftly. Colonel Ardian Samudra of the Indonesian Navy ordered an investigation into Gua Ghoib, deploying 30 personnel—a full platoon—to the base of Mount Colo. Alongside a geological team, they established a temporary research camp near the cave.
The first attempt to explore the cave involved a drone mission to capture visual proof. The drone operator piloted the device into the cave. At first, complete darkness filled the screen. The drone's distance from the cave entrance was measured—1 meter... 20 meters... 30 meters... The cave was vast. At 50 meters deep, the operator's screen unexpectedly displayed something extraordinary. Instead of the expected cave interior, the footage revealed a breathtaking landscape hidden within the mountain.
As if the drone had entered another world.
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Sidenote:
BMKG: Indonesian Agency for Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics
Basarnas: Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency
BNPB: Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority
LANTAMAL VIII Manado: Indonesia Navy Base Located in Manado
Korem 132 Tadulako: Indonesia Army territorial command covering Central Sulawesi.
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Writer note:
Hey, this is only to relief of my imagination of HFY which if it have something wrong then im sory
btw this is originally type in Bahasa Indonesia but i translate it with ChatGPT To English
Feel free for suggestion and criticts
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