Free Sci Fi | We are here to help | 2115 | Best of HFY

[@MrSirwolf2001]

"only to have the distress call be stamped, put in a drawer, looked at, be stamped again, put in a different drawer, found, lost, found again, then stamped with a denial seal" ...So they are Vogons?

[@artyd42]

There's a lot of lack of paperwork copying to be Vogon.

[@TechnoMageB5]

Scryve.

[@andrewgause6971]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking this.

[@MarkJohnson-ro1ed]

“People of Earth, your attention please…”

[@hohenzollern6025]

Vogons do not do anything unless everything is perfectly filed in triplicate.

[@johns9652]

We are Humans, and we are here to help. Seeing as how the majority of these stories are "Humans are scary mfers who eat capsaicin" it was nice to see a story where Humans actually helped. Though I couldn't help but think of Ronald Reagan's speech in which he said the scariest words that could ever be uttered are "We are from the government, and we're here to help".

[@markuhler2664]

He didn't say they were from some sort of Terran Federation, just a human. Maybe people just volunteered to help.

[@robertstoneking7916]

To be fair, with what it takes for a government to act, them being there is an indication of how bad it is.

[@toddnesbitt3113]

Been in a war, helped out someone back in 1990…just for fun

[@RichardX1]

I feel like this is the opposite of what Reagan meant.

[@carlfranz6805]

​@@RichardX1 Well, it is fiction after all.

[@jukkiivi4282]

This is the most wholesome show of force, ever. And humanity gained a new friend. Loved the story! Thanks for finding and narrating this story! For the Algorithm! For the Narrator! For the Beard! For the Nuts!

[@nathandc]

Well said!!

[@MarkJohnson-ro1ed]

All hail the bearded narrator!

[@sthavoc8]

This is fiction! Do you really think the governments of this planet could agree on anything within a century or two?

[@OriginalCreatorSama]

I love the last message, the one that got an answer. The humans heard a language they couldn't audibly replicate so when they heard sad children's choir music playing from a dying world, they responded with what i can only imagine was a triumphant orchestra of "Hey! Rescue is here!" in a language that crosses barriers: Music. Emotion. Hope. I wish i could see this animated. Hear it. I feel like the emotion of that scene would make anyone cry! What a well written story!

[@Netherdan]

If there's a good side in all this AI improvement over the recent years, it is that we'll sooner rather than later be able to animate those stories using only basic concept arts and a script as prompts Of course, humanity might take a heavy hit if we don't part ways with our capitalist mindset at the same pace, but we'll have entertainment!

[@robertstoneking7916]

My mind filled in Ride Of The Valkyries for the human response.

[@xanmontes8715]

Bruh why did I burst into tears... I need a hug.

[@MiishaKorvian]

​@robertstoneking7916 nah, RotV is too militant, wrong message. "Fanfare For The Common Man" loud,proud,and triumphal. Written to celebrate the average working class person, as the US prepared to enter WW II.

[@zephyrstrife4668]

Absolutely had to be the ride of the valkyries, likely the version with more of a bass to it.

[@alfredsutton4412]

For the handsome voice actor, for the unseen author, and for the algorithm, may it bless the reader, the author and all who listen.

[@kurtismiller9544]

For the Skwerl and his Nest! May the nuts always fill his storage!

[@jukkiivi4282]

For the Nuts!

[@TheGreyGhost873]

(Haven’t listened to the story yet) without any context this is slightly concerning Edit: still makes now sense

[@gregwunderlich4253]

Hehehe.... Nuts.

[@lightningbmw2309]

@@TheGreyGhost873 it’s about the channel name

[@patrickmcabee123]

Love it…😁..lol..👍🏼😎👍🏼 …Gotta love the “Squirrel”…

[@Heegaherger]

There was a Story of this style/genre that came though my Facebook feed 5+ years ago that I would love to hear narrated. I only remember a few details. To sum up, human = galactic bogey man, was narrated from a healer of a clinic on a small colony infected with some plague, Humans show up and the story's last word were "We from Doctors Without Boarders. We are here to help."

[@labella9291]

Oh man, I remember that one. It was when FB was pushing a ton of HFY type posts from reddit and tumblr. That's actually what got me interested in the genre.

[@derekdrake8706]

"We are human and we are here to help." Almost as dread inducing as: "We're from the government and we're here to help."

[@MidnightSmoke]

I am glad that when we reach space, we are better. Here is a like and comment to help your channel grow and get you the recognition you deserve.

[@sthavoc8]

This is fiction! Do you really think the governments of this planet could agree on anything within a century or two?

[@billymom2782]

going to be honest slaver 2.0 time once we hit space. racism get a whole new breath of fresh air upside human racism will almost if not completely die out

[@billymom2782]

loyal imperium of man follower here

[@sethgilcrist8088]

No we were just cleaning up the mess after an experimental weapon misfire😅

[@christhiancosta1844]

You know... I really do love these stories for the hope that as time goes on and we grow up as an species we can leave our bad traits behind while amplifying the good ones

[@hohenzollern6025]

Those bad traits are what makes the good traits so good. Need necessitates invention, and there is no need greater than War. The most destructive war in our history spurred the rapid invention of all our modern amenities. Bi-planes to jets in 6 years. If we were all peaceful hippies from the start, we'd still be hiding in caves. It's that desire to go outside and murder things that got us out of the caves.

[@silvadelshaladin]

And THIS is why anyone potentially on scene needs to immediately announce they aren't going to help if they aren't. Had the Galactic Federation denied their request sooner, the Terrans might have arrived early enough to save more people.

[@MarijnvdSterre]

This didn't sound like the humans had any contact with the Federation. They received the signal directly and acted as fast as they could.

[@elduquecaradura1468]

@@MarijnvdSterre also build a planetary ship... wich is impressive

[@ttthttpd]

Its like a reverse of Arthur C Clarke's "Rescue Party". If you ever decide to do public domain classics this is a good HFY type story.

[@stratometal]

I love the little emotional touch of it suckling its antennae and the nervous nature of the being. Also love the touch of musical as last expression of a doomed, a choir of children. Nuts that we were hit by a gamma burst for a millisecond just a few months ago and it wasn't major news, I bet if it had lasted longer we would be the ones broadcasting similar messages.

[@xanmontes8715]

Us humans really pack bond with anything, don't we? I want to suddenly apparate there and tell kr'zix'x that "help is on the way"

[@faemike55]

Please convey my deepest respect and regards to the author. I pray to all the gods and goddesses of the universe that there will be a part two to this epic and gripping saga.

[@sherrykathman3309]

First time I have heard of a Gamma Ray Burst being described in an HFY story. Nice to hear about real science in these stories sometimes. This story is actually pretty realistic to what would happen if a nearby GRB hit Earth. If some outside force didn't come to our aid, most life on Earth would go extinct. Even if humanity survived the GRB, a GRB is followed up by a slow moving mass of radioactive particles that would eventually hit the Earth years after the GRB hit. The terrifying thing is that unlike the GRB itself that would be over very quickly (think hours, probably less), the particles following behind it would pound the entire solar system for months, maybe years. The Earth would be totally irradiated and what is left of our atmosphere, magnetosphere, and ozone layer, wouldn't be anywhere near enough to offer us any protection from the radiation. If humanity was to have any chance of surviving, we would have to become completely subterranean.

[@chrissoto7187]

HEAVY METAL 🤘 🎸 IS HERE!!! NONE SHALL GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT!!!

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I truely enjoyed this story...simple, sweet and with a happy ending. Thank you.

[@joosyjulie]

I just love the way that Kr'zix'x justrolls off your tonghe.

[@Aelsenaer]

Beautiful smal reference to "the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy".

[@Fuxy22]

This needs a sequel

[@nickpossum3607]

Space Jiminy Crickets! I bet their string instrument music must be Insane!

[@alanblack6500]

Man that was a good story, loved it, it even put a tear in an old man's eyes, nicely done... FOR THE ALGORITHM!!!!

[@squirrellordsgaming2772]

Greetings fellow squirrel. Thank you for your narration and readings. You are a delight to listen to. Thank you for brightening my days.

[@merlinathrawes746]

Building a planetary rescue ship from scratch. Very well done.

[@boakley8147]

Less then from scratch, it seems like they forcefully teched up to use it as they built it. Why else would they build it instead of rerouting other ships.

[@ashslaa]

Of all the stories I've heard, this has to be my favourite so far

[@bradwolf07]

We do tend to bare our teeth a lot, when you think about it

[@RealArcalian]

Greetings Mentlegent! For the Rhyhtm that is Algo You know it's bad when you go "On second thought, slavers would at least keep us alive." Fortunately, we weren't.

[@jamiemezs9891]

I am so glad not all humans believe please in the Federations not interference protocalso captain Kirk would be proud

[@korinogaro]

Humans are clearly not a part of the Federation.

[@oscarphillips3654]

To be fair if this was set in the star trek universe the very fact that the UFP received a planetary distress call and it was not thousands/millions of years old would indicate that this race was likely advanced enough that the prime directive would probably not apply. and even if it did there is a section that renders the order a moot point when it comes to preventing the extinction of a species. basically, make sure of the species' survival first then deal with any cultural/technological contamination after the crisis is resolved.

[@georgeblair3894]

"We're from the government and we're here to help"

[@DEMONOFLOVEANDDEATH]

Bless the Squerril Bless the Author

[@TheyCalledMeT]

"i'm from the government. i'm here to help." no more dangerous words ever spoken :)

[@yomogami4561]

a sad but wonderful story. hope to hear more of the rescue's aftermath with the two races working together galactic federations just seem like a bad idea, especially giving the size of a galaxy. thanks for the narration

[@sirjmo]

Depends on the goal of such federations, just like leadership of countries, it's fine if the one at the top is benevolent or its so fractured that no polarization occurs and representatives are more worried about the needs and desires of those they represent than their popularity to keep their position. Bureaucracy has a purpose, usually.

[@yomogami4561]

@@sirjmo i suspect response time is also dependent on speed of communication

[@sirjmo]

@@yomogami4561 for sure, ftl communication before ftl travel and maybe even instant between a few points in the galaxy with quantum entanglement.

[@MizukiStone44]

This was a great story. I really wish I could see how it would have continued.

[@PhoenixThunderheart]

The Gal Fed sounds like the ones that call you about your planets extended warranty

[@JRMshadow260a]

That would be a good life... Helping others in need on other worlds... The face of having that ability would mean we have grown up finally.. hehe

[@korinogaro]

I somehow can't imagine humans not being a huge cunts. Like the best my brain allows me to believe would be a rescue missions with at least 10% of the project budged pocketed by politicians spearheading them.

[@KroMagnum4]

Heartwarming.

[@msimkiss15]

I feel like there is an inside bet between the authors, just to see what mad name they can get you to say the most.

[@alistairwolfe6644]

Another excellent narration Thank-you

[@zaphodthenth]

This is so inspiring! I have some stories of my own I want to do this with.

[@barelyasurvivor1257]

Fantastic story the best of humanity Lifesaving Another great reading.

[@kennetth1389]

Well that was cool, pleasant change of pace.

[@iftenegabriel69420]

The thumbnail would fit amazingly as the cover of some heavy metal song

[@treadheadpete4770]

Great story!

[@oakenshadow6763]

The council shouldn't say no and display such incompetence. Humans don't condone any incompetence but their own.

[@faemike55]

Addendum: This is why we watch all sorts of Science Fiction movies and horror movies. This is why we would win any battle save the entire planet being blown up, out of frustration, of course!

[@elfeater1760]

For the Algorithm11!

[@bigjay875]

I need a good story tonight thanks

[@mattbrown5511]

We are humans and we want to help. Just don't betray us or attempt to hurt us.

[@slcontent9465]

THANK YOU .....

[@alganhar1]

Fun fact, explosive decompression does happen, but it does not happen when you lose pressure from one atmosphere to nill. I will point the dear readers to the Byford Dolphin Accident. A Diving bell accident where 4 divers and one dive tender (a highly experienced Saturation diver himself) were killed, and a second Dive tender seriously injured. The event was a rapid decompression event of the first two compartments of the pressurised diving quarters. The injuries to one of the divers, who was dragged through a half open hatch have been described as 'extreme' to 'turned into hamburger meat' depending on the source. That accident was not 1 atmosphere to 0, it was 10 atmospheres to 1...... So yes, it can happen, but its NOT happening in space. Will exposure to space kill you? Absolutely, radiation, extreme cold, and of course the utter lack of oxygen will all kill you in fairly rapid order. Explosive decompression however is NOT on the list of things that will kill you unless for some reason your space craft is pressurised to ridiculous levels.... Saturation divers need that pressurisation to avoid decompression sickness. But its not something you are going to see in a space craft.....

[@Entrak]

I based it on the nasa space suit pressure test accident. Bascially, your blood begins to boil. Nasty stuff. watch?v=KO8L9tKR4CY

[@somedumbguy0]

Maybe this species ruptures easily.

[@mikeorjimmy2885]

Big Big Spiders!!

[@colin8696908]

Instead of the death star, it's the rescue star.

[@genericuser984]

cool

[@lanceknowlton1871]

Neat even

[@paulchilders9969]

We are the government, and we are here to help.

[@Maddog3060]

Whether at sea or in space, when someone issues a distress call, you answer.

[@OriginalUnjustifier]

You know you're completely fucked when you see what you think are slaver ships decending on your planet and your first thought is 'Thank God we're saved!'.

[@merlinathrawes746]

I hope the human at the end of the story wasn't from the government. We are here to help doesn't always end well coming from them.

[@MyAramil]

So question, Have you thought about getting into narrating audiobooks or combining these stories into an anthology?

[@allenmorgan1007]

For the Algorithm, for the Author(s), for the Holographic Voice!

[@tonyneal910]

👏👏❤👍🐿

[@asandrewsilvaw]

For the algorithm

[@Wastelandman7000]

Props to Agro for pronouncing the unpronouncable!

[@hughgordon6435]

Love this intro? Anyways you can keep it?

[@beingsneaky]

hopefully they can fix the atmosphere so that they don't lose their home world.. and to add a Joke "That will Buff right out, no worries". language, culture and history can be saved.

[@paulsim7589]

We are hear to help.... I would of been quite happy to hear/read more... o'well.

[@williamroesch3681]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lynntenney4851]

😀

[@justsomeguywithahandlebarm2456]

Algorithm

[@beingsneaky]

well lets hope this turns into a series. or perhaps it already is i don't do reddit. 10s of millions. good paopulation base to expans the population. plus. if quick enough a lot of DNA laying around to be copied.

[@lanceknowlton1871]

Obligatoire algorithm comment

[@Entrak]

I might have overdone the amount Kr'zix'x is mentioned.

[@greanstreak04]

Like number 777!

[@merlinwizard1000]

3rd, 12 May 2023

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

There needs to be an Ozzie version Were human mate and we aren't here to fuck spiders.

[@larrylambert1220]

You have a great voice. You should work for Audible.

[@rosebloodwater13]

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[@brianjuergensmeyer8809]

One request - I obviously don't need to know ASN's address, but I've been listening to him for the last several months, and I've been trying to place the accent. And it's driving me crazy. The best I can come up with is Atlantic seaboard. Can anyone place it better?

[@TheJeikou]

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[@Tang0Fox1]

The reason the assembled cars in a tent in a parking lot was because of the glorious "c19" restrictions of California's glorious Governor. 🙄

[@sthavoc8]

We are here to help? Doesn't sound like most of the people I have met! Committees would be formed, funds to pay the Committees would be debated, maybe in a few years they would come to the conclusion that more Committees are needed to decide which Committees results should be followed, More funding needed to pay for research, after many decades and billions spent, thousands of Committees they may then ask the question. Should we do this? That needs more Committees to decide. It would be an endless circle of talking and DOING NOTHING that is what the governments of this planet are like! All talk no action spending Billions of Dollars! Round and round it goes where it stops nobody knows! BUT they all get paid by the tax payers so they don't care!! What was the original purpose?? By now it's forgotten so need more Committees to find out WTF they are doing!!!!!!!!!!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRGG!!!!!! Never believe your government they work for themselves, NOT FOR YOU!!

[@green1400]

For the algorithm