"MACRERGATE INSTINCT" - WARHAMMER 40K AUDIO - TYRANIDS

"MACRERGATE INSTINCT" Written by A.G GLEN
Narrated and produce by A Vox in the Void
Another incredible entry for the Halloween writing competition. Many thanks to A.G Glen for taking the time to pen this brilliant short story.
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[@DaveTheCrowe]

See if he had’ve paid more attention to the rules of his brother’s game he would’ve realised that the lictor had finished its assault movement short having failed to reach him. That’s why it was left standing on the table.

[@sambob8019]

Now that would be odd so what it waits there and lets you take your turn you get to take your turn of running away like a scared little girl for what like 4 m lol

[@Slick-Salamander]

I’m wheezing

[@joehalliday6963]

Love the subtle reference that the brother is playing warhammer on the floor 😂

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Yeah I loved that too! Especially the part about the scaling!

[@viribusunitis8617]

Meta done right, love it.

[@greentte5920]

I was like why ultramarines tho

[@gil-nammoon3738]

It's hilarious and weirdly wholesome. But then, they probably force children to participate as training. Like, that child is NOT playing a game. It's literally homework that most kids silently resent.

[@andy7666]

You actually find quite a few gaming sessions among the Astartes and Primarchs in the Heresy series and other books! Not just Regicide, but tabletop battle!

[@ChaoticVoicesofAndreas]

It knew neither malice, nor mercy. Bone chilling truth.

[@urzakarn9782]

Love the idea the Hivemind completely understands human psychology and decides it's too weak to incorporate into itself. Brutal levels of rejection.

[@slkjvlkfsvnlsdfhgdght5447]

where did it say anything about incorporating human nature into itself?

[@sbraypaynt]

Knowing that the Lictor was likely hiding in wait, on the ceiling or in a corner, camouflaged and still as a statue for days is great nightmare fuel.

[@markusnavergard2387]

it has seen things

[@Kropothead]

Lictor? But I barely knew her! But seriously, nothing spookier than the vanguard ‘nids.

[@Chaos_Pawn]

Or an ymgarl genestealer

[@antigrav6004]

I loved the brief mention of scale issues with the minis even in the 41st millennium

[@MisterFrets]

The epilogue and inferences of humanities inferiority and by extension, the emperor's lies, was WELL done

[@leovalenzuela8368]

It really is the best part.

[@lorentzcoffin4957]

*satisfied chittering noises* This is the sort of story I enjoy hearing the existential horror of not being the apex predator any more

[@sharks3010]

Out of all the factions in the 40k universe to possibly fight against, the Tyranids always feel like any attempt to do so would be completely futile.

[@jrr7031]

Fighting every faction as a Frontline human is hopeless. The only one you possibly have a chance of surviving is the Ork.

[@Rozenade]

@@jrr7031 fighting chaos guardsmen wouldn't be so bad so long as they don't have chaos marines with them

[@jrr7031]

@@Rozenade yea, as long as no psykers either. You stand a decent chance....

[@2345tomson]

And yet the Tyranids are the ones that must be fought. The rest are not genocidal towards humanity just aggressive.

[@speakingwithoutnet]

@@jrr7031 the Tau wouldn't be too bad. Not great, but they at least take prisoners, and they don't come in overwhelming numbers or try to inflict pain for fun.

[@Shooter762]

File this as a top tier example to give someone when you are trying to describe “Grimdark”.

[@adams5613]

Goddamn that was great and terrifying. Hits harder when you have kids.

[@terraopg8259]

i have just discovered "Flesh Noose" a few dayse ago on your channel. The tyranids are my favorite species in 40K and so i love seeing another Tyranid audio

[@aleccarroll7328]

Me 2 it was low key exactly what i needed im between hive fleet jorm choas ether iron warriors or black legion choas undivied and or orks and if we gonna go krump stuff u know we bringin the goffs orkest orks opinions though ive bin trying to decide my first army for a while now...

[@brooklynkeith2877]

Fleshnoose was my 1st vox and it made a lasting impression 💯💯

[@Tie_Mu]

Terrific, these Tyranids deserve endless eradication. It was sad to see how Hawthorne came to that conclusion.

[@Azzie420]

Oh how lovely a Tyranid story, I feel as if the actual stories don’t live up to the “buggyness” of the true horrors they bring. I feel this one was perfect as from an inquisitive child’s perspective it takes you back to your younger days of “I wish I’d never opened that door” the fear his father has but refuses to show because he can’t break in front of his son who idolises him... the fear that’s spreading across the entirety of the planet with little to no hope as yes the Astropath got a message out, but lots of times those messages go unheard for years. And then it arrives... That is why this is a 10/10 top teir Tyranid story

[@Ren089]

We need more of fan narrated audiobooks. I’ve discovered a lot of not well known author lately via fans narration.

[@ChillAssTurtle]

This is better than black library stuff

[@Ren089]

@@ChillAssTurtle yeah it sure did, it will not surprise me if GW will settle for robot narration just to pump out audiobooks.

[@nix-cipher]

@@ChillAssTurtle I agree with you whole heartedly! I feel B.L. might try to scoop him up at some point like GW did with other pinnacles of perfection, SODAZ is a prime example (I am happy for his success,but miss his content.)

[@SimilarCatalyst]

Any suggestions? I'm trying to find more like vox

[@AVoxintheVoid]

War wyvern is good. He does official black library readings though.

[@evanhunt1863]

That moment when the major realizes that humanity isn't divine, that they're just another species of intelligent fauna... I can only imagine his shock. For us, today, that means little. Many people know and accept this fact. But to the people of the 40K galaxy? That's the foundation of their worldview blown to bits.

[@inquisitorgarza312]

This story has many layers of Lovecraftian elements to this, and once more you outdone yourself in showing the horrors of the Grim Darkness of the Future.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

I thought that too when reading through it. I think Lovecraft and Warhammer themes meld well together

[@downtostandup]

Earth, just another long forgotten boarder world lost to warp. Lost to all hope, lost to its people's own nightmares. Horror? Nah, it is so much worse than that- Hopelessness

[@zayneserrano9027]

Your stories throw the listener into the brutal and unforgiving world of 40k and I absolutely love it, I hope your channel flourishes in the future.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thankyou Zayne. I feel like my job is done when I read comments like these.

[@zayneserrano9027]

@@AVoxintheVoid you are a very good narrator, do yoh write your own stories or how do you come about these shorts?

[@AVoxintheVoid]

@@zayneserrano9027 I've written two pieces myself, "All the Gods are Dead'" and "Skull takers". My most recent narrations have been entries for the horror writing competition I ran for Halloween and I've also been extremely lucky with the calibre of authors who have sent me work!

[@zayneserrano9027]

@@AVoxintheVoid I am currently half way through skulltakers and ive really enjoyed it, have you thought of writing anymore of your own?

[@andreasmuller4666]

A darker and truer 40k than in most books and audio dramas from BL.

[@KillTeamHungary]

Well :) Again, a runner up that deserved a place at the top! Great story I loved it, the brutal efficiency of the Nids is always baffling. Congrats!

[@Mortrexable]

Man this just makes want to have more nid story’s now

[@Ironbattlemace]

These are so damn good, I didn't sleep last night because I've binged these like meth.

[@kai_plays_khomus]

The story was already hitting hard enough - and then _Alexanderplatz_ got mentioned as place of a last stand, an existing locality not too far from where I'm living.. ⚜️💀⚙️

[@j.c.huckabay6259]

Whoever bloody wrote this is really good. It's hard to be so violent especially with children involved and still drag the reader into the shoes of one of desperate grimdark on the hourly imperium dwellers and be fighting something so terrifyingly alien. Faith shaking tearing down it's walls in the heart. Well done indeed. Keep up the good work. Please never use ai. Thanks. Love your work on all levels from all who add to the storytelling. All the channels should look to the work done here as mark to reach or atleast struggle for.

[@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus]

And this is why children this was possibly your best work yet. the admech would be proud of that guardsman’s forward thinking in depriving the foul xeno of bio mass.

[@sambob8019]

Well maybe not the biomass entirely because they literally eat the atmosphere as well but definitely denying them your genetics

[@emmanueltrejo4226]

The ending was something else to say the least. Bravo 👏

[@christianwarrior3169]

This channel is the only one that made me feel the true threat of the tyrannids,they are not shown to be as dangerous and lethal as they are here there is absolutely no escape from them once they come in mass

[@FreewayKingz]

All The Gods Are Dead is freaking awesome! Lol I know Vox did it awhile ago but Damn! More stories of that HORROR!

[@AVoxintheVoid]

My thanks brother! I loved writing that story, I'm glad others enjoy my twisted brain as well!

[@Vuntermonkey]

I've listened to years of lore, audio books, etc. about 40k. Much of it tends to be laced with hope, or of a certain technical nature which dulls the horror. Stories like this one bring it all back. There is no hope, only war.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

That's my outlook on 40k. Never been a fan of hope personally 😜

[@davebowman9000]

That one was great, but also heart-tearing. Great work on both of you! Thanks for all these treats!

[@Jazzarus]

Love these stories and narrations! This one was short but sweet.

[@aleccarroll7328]

For the star children

[@aleccarroll7328]

Deathleaper truly is a smart bug also a thing of true nightmares

[@Pizza_Pepperoni0]

ah yes, my favourite genre: B U G S

[@baz5521]

allways interesting when ppl think of the nids as mindless hive beasts Good vid

[@robbabcock_]

Chilling!

[@stugiiif146]

After binging this channel all day after work, I can happily say you've earned a new subscriber. You bring so many of these tales so much life. I'm shocked I haven't heard of this channel before

[@jamilahrazzaq8780]

Tyranids! Scurge of the galaxy. 😁

[@lordofbats3601]

Oh my that was excellent!!! Yes pray more think less, the Emperor Protects!!

[@chesterstevens8870]

Becoming one with the Hivemind is inevitable. Resistance is pointless. "My name is Legion, for we are many."

[@toasterstealer5348]

A voice like butter, why wasn't I subscribed sooner I've already listened to 5 videos and counting they are the only thing keeping me awake during night shift.

[@RoricsAzazel]

You have a hell of a voice for narration. Keep it up.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Cheers Nate!

[@colescott9982]

This is a good one congrats to the writer for making a great story

[@Toto-95]

these unofficial stories are FIRE !

[@flangelouder]

Love me some Tyranids

[@lite165]

Love to listen when i drive home from gf late Night. Its so atmospheric and grim and the narrative top quality

[@ronanhanni3110]

this story made me once more not regret starting with the tyranids they are a nice conzept which fits in the darkness and horror of 40k, they remind me of lovecraftian monsters which i like or h.r.gigers xenomorph. it is rumord that 2023 the nids will get a new model release which i am here for. are there any good tyranid boocks out there that capture the horror of these all consuming space dinosaur bugs and in what boock is this story?

[@dr.stronk9857]

This is why I love the tyranids, they’re so creepy. Un feeling insects with intelligence

[@MEXICANSHARK8146]

Umm hey, vox maybe it would be a crazy idea, but how would it be a narrated short from the tyranids perspective it would be interesting

[@BeefyGreek]

2:29 “ well he’s been shouting racial slurs so I’m sure he understands call of duty” “ not what I meant son”

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Haha! Nice

[@BeefyGreek]

@@AVoxintheVoid amazing stuff btw gutted I didn’t find it sooner 🙌

[@Mortrexable]

Haven’t even listened yet but the hive mind commands me to like

[@slamjam7676]

Very cool I thought this was gonna be your typical imperium W story where some kids hold out against some monster But I was surprised that the xenos plan worked in a pretty sick way

[@wither5673]

''with impossible insect stillness'' makes me think of old practical effects monsters from the 80's.

[@sixtomartinez1968]

This is some great narration!

[@josephkelley3545]

That was awesome! I’m enjoying the videos more and more.

[@petersinton43]

You outdid yourself's with this one.Brilliant stuff!!

[@Human-163]

First time hearing a 40k story, my beredict?: Jesus...

[@samuellabarre7924]

Everytime I listen to one of the runner up I feel like a fraud, so many incredible entries, i would have loved to listen to them all

[@AVoxintheVoid]

They were all amazing! No need to feel like a fraud my friend

[@BigBinky_Gaming]

Lichtors are literally the stuff of terrible nightmares. Ultimate assassins/terror troops designed infiltrate and find prey, find weaknesses, and wreak havoc.

[@kronanthekonqueror2979]

Phenomenal as always ♥️

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thankyou boss!

[@bassface5983]

I like how they were playing with space marine minis...in a Warhammer story....nice....lol

[@dbayles3677]

Knocked another one out of the park mate, fantastic reading and fantastic story. Bravo

[@ChillAssTurtle]

Better had he died in vain trying to protect his brother ._. May *The Emperor* forgive him..

[@AVoxintheVoid]

He was young, dumb and full of.... Biomass degrading phage cells

[@ChillAssTurtle]

@@AVoxintheVoid i would just squeal while shitting myself to death but the catachan i wish I was was disgusted by his lack of faith in *The Emperors* divine protection.

[@chumaktv5386]

Holy shit that was a good one, very interesting take on humans

[@skyman6543]

My friend showed me this channel, these are next level man.

[@trevordenver9877]

Fan narration is now canon to me

[@leodhasw-s3739]

Well that was dark...grimdark!

[@OifelOifel]

Your work is so good! Food for thought: An audiobook where the different characters are voiced by you and the different creators in the warhammer community like 40k theories, chaptermaster valrak, weshammer, major kill and all the others. Also having the nice music and sounds in the backround. That would be epic.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

I can definitely reach out to some of them, I am connected to valrak at least. I do have more voice actors helping me in upcoming narrations but thankyou for the suggestion

[@Cesly-mo3uf]

Um your boi Baldy and Border too.

[@martiingaray69]

Please not majorkill!

[@kirksabio2382]

Symbols to prevent spoilers. When I was listening to this narration, i tempted fate. The author couldn't possibly be brave enough to *i*l the ÷id$ off right? I couldnt help but hope for them surviving, but when Fer£$ took the hit, i knew that was the end for @tt@ too. Absolutely amazing author. But damn void, you've pulled some warp fuckery to make 16 minutes feel like 2. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish and wanted more. Loving all the TFTV stuff so far!

[@gustavoacosta1434]

Wow! This was incredible.

[@skepticalmagos_101]

Man.. your narrations are awesome !

[@zebwilliams8945]

Whoever wrote this is a fucking god.

[@borisdorofeev5602]

Thank you for all the awesome content.

[@graphitewarriorsrpg]

Praise to the author! As always, incredible narration! Thank you, A. G Glen and Vox, for this!

[@AVoxintheVoid]

My pleasure!

[@connorriggs1518]

Well I missed the premiere but I am here now

[@Seulpeun-Oppa]

Bro you got to do a vid of you doing the prayers and litanies tht would be so epic 😊

[@AVoxintheVoid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3itZKOpasume7c I have done a few shorts like that 🤘

[@3pkmcnuggets604]

Awesome work by all

[@SSJSoujiro]

Wow what a story!!!

[@gustronmega]

Wow that was a dark story, thanks your your great voice acting . I really enjoy it

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thankyou so much! This was a brilliant story to narrate

[@gustronmega]

You do great work , you bring the 40k universe to life . Mate I genuinely thank you for your efforts.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

@@gustronmega and I truly appreciate the support 💪

[@nodopamine6243]

Yes, oh god yes this is what I needed today.

[@Cesly-mo3uf]

Ok, this one got me. This was dark.

[@lay-hannowway8943]

Awesome as usual mate 👍

[@nulla8775]

Good story, cheers mate.

[@TheSorrowOfTheReaper]

Great story about the Tyranids! I would love to hear a story about Genestealers in the future, as they were my first army to collect.

[@KhrisKillerX]

Oh my, yes! Excellent story. Brilliant narration. You killed this one, Vox.

[@pipes9878]

Awesome work 🔥🤟😎👍🔥 I’m still processing what Hawthorn was thinking 🤔 I can’t help but emotionally disagree with him but his logic has a resonance of truth to it. There’s 1 way to defeat the Nids, at the moment the battle is lost release the life eater virus, pragmatic I know 🤷‍♂️ but sometimes you just have to ask yourself “what would Perturabo do?” Lol

[@urzakarn9782]

That strategy results in the loss of the planet where said virus is released so mutual destruction at best. Furthermore, the Tyranid are highly adaptive. Upon experiencing the virus once they would probably become immune. They've done so before against Nurgle made daemonic diseases so a human made virus would be easier to overcome.

[@pipes9878]

@@urzakarn9782 good point 🤔

[@Matt85ism]

well done!

[@milesaway3422]

You’re such a legend

[@SexyMonsterLover]

I'm not sure what's scarier, the story or the idea a lazrifle could ever hurt a lictor.

[@amaningoy1658]

Love it

[@TheColosiss]

I don't think running when you're facing a lictor without a weapon is cowardice...

[@silent_stalker3687]

You could always try to mate with it, if you’re lucky you’ll give the hivemind s moody Lictor for at least a few weeks and then birthing pains :3

[@ninjagrimlock1718]

God this is good

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Glad you enjoyed it boss!

[@Vulgaels]

I always wondered why imperial planets dont have slef destruct caches. i mean, you know the plant will be wiped out by Tyranids so when the battle is lost, slef nuke the planet. i know its done when a fleet ship can sneak in, but some trully protected self destruct plan on the planet should he by now everywhere

[@inquisitorkrieger8171]

I love this channel.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

And I love you too!

[@FunkBastid]

Now this is podracing

[@longriderxx]

Thanks

[@AVoxintheVoid]

My pleasure!

[@therencepalino8111]

Wait. The kids are playing 40k?

[@kiralight2929]

👏😲 dammnnnn that was good

[@taurvanath]

This was sick as fuck.