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#hfy #Greentext #awesome #space #spaceorcs #/tg/ #greentexts #4chan

[@krimsonsun10]

Ain't no Ship like a Friend Ship. 🤝

[@RevenantMain1]

Maybe the real ship was the friends we made along the way

[@ArchivedFox]

It's the most dangerous ship.

[@ericlondon2663]

​@@ArchivedFox No, the most dangerous ship is a courtship. Hahahaha...lol

[@oldnick4707]

RIP Norm Macdonald!! "The best ship is a friend-ship!". Lol!

[@Darkinu2]

Humanity calls for aid.. Xenos: And we shall answer. Summon the fleets!!

[@bobolobocus333]

It was truely a cry for help in time of need

[@335chr]

and the ride of the rhorum starts playing

[@noppornwongrassamee8941]

And this is why you should never underestimate "soft" power.

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

inspire respect from former foes , inspire them to know you rather have you both endure rather then survive at ther expense.. and legions will rise if hearing your wounded roars..

[@biggsdarklighter0473]

@@bobolobocus333 await Relief from holy league

[@Talon1124]

The Warp Beacons are lit! Humanity calls for aid! "And the Orion Arm shall answer! Rally the fleets! I want every space and combat worthy ship at the jump point in two days."

[@Darkinu2]

Aww, you did a better comment than I 🤣🤣 👏

[@TacPhoenix]

Slipspace rupture detected... Slipspace rupture detected... Slipspace rupture detected...

[@Darkinu2]

*Que Avengers Assemble theme *

[@asiseeit2041]

Que the horn of Rohan!

[@WallNutBreaker524]

Lord of the rings?

[@noahbawdy3395]

It is nice to see a story where aliens are saving our asses for once :)

[@ryunoe9353]

After we had already beat them

[@christophersanders3252]

@@ryunoe9353 Or been nice to them.

[@nathansmith9104]

Humanity: We will defeat you. Enduring Empire: To borrow one of your phrases, “you and what army?” Allied aliens: this army! Enduring Empire: WTF!

[@bradfordlindsey9781]

Humanity: yeah, no, we're just as surprised, but, hey; glad to see you guys. Welcome to the party. Who brought snacks?

[@chrislaf89]

@@bradfordlindsey9781 I do believe the aquatics brought snacks =) Hope everyone likes fish sticks

[@DasHeino2010]

War never was just numbers. Havent you seen some of your most legendary battles where small battalions took out entire armys? Belive us when we say: "Just like the 300, *we will climb that hill!* " ^^

[@zerumsum1640]

This is a humanity that understands that when you extend an open palm in friendship you gain much, and when you throw a closed fist in conquest you lose far more than you realize.

[@robertstoneking7916]

The legacy of the Marshall Plan continues. Enemies we defeated and helped to rebuild come to our aid. I love the singers response " we are unable to fight but we send our ancestral weapons for those who can"

[@peterwall8191]

Second time with this one. Still the image of a lone woman in power armour ,holding up a collapsing building all alone , hunts me. You know what ? She kinda resembles Celestine from the Sisters of battle. Make of it what you will.

[@truekurayami]

If i'm getting the reference right that is a beautifully blasphemous image.

[@tadadoterson6147]

Canadian

[@Pink_Invader]

Pray for our Living Saint, our angel and guardian, the protector of the empire and the hope of mankind. Pray for Celestine. Pray for the Emperor.

[@patrickcoleman6429]

"The humans are in danger. We must defend them! Gather the ships! Ready the shells! This shall be our gift to them. Our evolution into beings of action. Into beings who can defend those who can defend them."

[@Br0ck3n]

Here's something to consider. If they made ships out of their own bodies, how much of themselves did they sacrifice? Depending on how large the Children of The Stars are, they could've made a fleet large enough to destroy MULTIPLE solar systems AT THE SAME TIME. Humanity truly has the greatest friends :)

[@intenseavarice34]

It's like when the Ents uprooted themselves to help the fight in Lord of The Rings. That shit sends chills down my spine. Lobe moments like that

[@kaiserofkush]

@@Br0ck3n this is old but it was stated one of their "thoughts" stretched for a lightweek. I think they managed to create ships inside their vast selves, and since they *are* electrical impulses and chemical reactions, my headcanon is that they transformed themselves from loose matter into sentient several lightday long vessels of war which run on those same processes. Think big enough to disrupt the orbit of moons. nearby ships being dragged into them by gravity and spite, smashed against hulls that eclipse all else in sight, even in space.

[@earnestbrown6524]

Love how some of them are "Defeat means Friendship."

[@chrisdufresne9359]

The oddities of warrior cultures are interesting to consider

[@paulb5571]

"I'm going to defeat you with the power of friendship, and this gun I found."

[@charlesesseltine7054]

The Marshall Plan...in SPACE!!!!! It's easy to destroy an enemy people's lives, but harder still to build them back up and hold out your hand in friendship.

[@earnestbrown6524]

@@paulb5571 Or Spell kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LEm4lmoquGpqs She made so many friends that way

[@anathardayaldar]

There's an old movie starring Peter Sellers where a tiny country is going bankrupt. So they decide to declare war on the USA because they noticed other countries that lost to America got lots of financial support.

[@therandomartist3201]

Ah yes, the true power of humanity! Friendship!

[@Type_blazenil]

Humans will bond with anything, which makes them terrifying when they ask for help

[@tjlindsay3288]

Just wanted to say, those "children of the stars" people the humans defended... they described being made of star stuff, humans putting them into more obviously active bodies, and putting them into shells. Did humanity just befriend the freaking C'TAN!?

[@Iluvantir]

We're human. If it looks cute: pack-bond it. If it can rip your face off (but has big cute eyes): pack-bond it. If it could be an enemy... pack-bond it. Even if others think it's ugly, someone else will love it, so...: pack-bond it. Might get a good pet, or a good friend, out of pack-bonding. Pack-bonding rocks!

[@teachme5334]

@@Iluvantir Pack-Bond instinct go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@bradfordlindsey9781]

I really appreciate the whole 'a human was kind to essentially a real-life npc when they met, so when the A.I. overmind of that world hears humanity is looking like a candle in a stiff breeze, doc holiday's it up like 'i'm your huckleberry'. Bravo.

[@lukaszjanusz4230]

Sent a message to the sky, wounded soldiers left to die Will they hold the line or will the Terra fall Dedication Dedication They're outnumbered 15 to one And the battle's begun

[@z0ro_62]

When Allied Fleet arrived! Coming out that HyperDrive!

[@donaldscholand4617]

Winged Hussars?

[@Iluvantir]

Stormlance, laser, and shield; death all around, make their enemy kneel. Shining armour defends; death all around, an army of friends! We remember, over Terra, when the Wings of Orion arrived!

[@thecursed01]

"demons run when a good man goes to war" had a similar plot. all the people/faction the doctor help across time and space for centuries came when it was him asking for their help

[@Br0ck3n]

I remember one of his friends/companions saying something along the lines of: "If he's calling in all his favors, then you'd better prepare/be worried"

[@jeffwillsea6757]

Everyone starts singing:"You've got a friend in me..."

[@archsuccubuseclipse]

And this is why you give kindness no matter if enemy or neutral, because you never know what that will mean to them and it may just end up saving you or your children in return. That is if you truly need a selfish reason to be kind to others in the first place.

[@ArchonSG1]

Holy shit. This story teared me up. #HFY indeed.

[@devonschonholtz2085]

same

[@benjaminehren7965]

Me to bro.

[@patrickcoleman6429]

Same man.

[@currzwurst]

Ye. This.

[@tothric]

I am not crying. Your crying.

[@tonymendonca8144]

came 40m too late to comment this

[@kylemoss7941]

Bro, we're both crying.

[@Shythalia]

Gonna be a bit of an a-hole. *You're

[@tothric]

@@Shythalia fair enough. I respect the call out.

[@Shythalia]

😅

[@arlyssstewart3040]

I do love me the "power of friendship" trop

[@TheIrishWanderer2166]

"Admiral Redbeard sir, the enduring empire is here 5 weeks early." I looked at my aid with a stern expression, hiding my fear with stoicism. "Prepare the emergency protocols and tell the rest of the fleet and the planet that it's time." My comms officer shouted to get my attention "Sir, wait, it's not the empire, I'm getting a transmission, it's our former enemies sir, they say they're here to help" I looked in surprise and bafflement "well how many showed up?" My comms officer looked over to me with tears in his eyes and a smile on his face "sir it's... it's everyone" no sooner had he said that did all the ships come out of hyperspace, and I couldn't help the smile on my face.

[@Gundarthegreat]

Not only is this story great but your voice and the range of voices you do is amazing.

[@garysprandel1817]

Enduring Empire: surrender humons or be destroyed as you face the largest, most destructive fleet in the galaxy. Terrans: what about that fleet behind you? Enduring Empire: the old look behind you trick? Really humons we're not falling for tha...oh feck me.

[@blackfire3744]

It's not often I get moved to tears, but this one did.

[@nk_3332]

Enduring Empire: We will destroy you, and your little dog too. Humans cast 'Summon Fleet' Enduring Empire: Such primitive superstitions won't save . . . you. Several armada's arrive Adm. Lauren Faust: Friendship is Magic.

[@gentlerain8537]

You know that part in ‘The Never-ending Story’ … when they list all peoples affected… -..- Yeah… that had that same feeling…

[@DF_17]

This is the ideal future for humanity. Although things aren't like this ever in real life we can still strive towards being this

[@OOStev]

there's always that chance that when we see there's others besides us out there that we unify more and in doing so realise the irresponsibility of war yet the necessity to be capable of it as one and yadda yadda

[@tadadoterson6147]

Canada is mentioned. Am happy.

[@xzardas541]

And so the Orion Federation was born. Hundred of different species, from common organics, hiveminds, machine inteligences to sentientient system sized gass clouds. All unified by a rallying cry of single species, all bound by kindness shown to them. In a time Federation would overshadow even the Enduring Emprie uniting whole galaxy under single banner, not by overwhelming force but with the power of empathy. Naturaly Humanity was offered leading seat in newborn Federation senate, yet they refused human amabasador stating: "We would prefer to be equal among friends"

[@OOStev]

😭

[@smaragdwolf1]

Awww :3 That was refreshing and very, very nice. Cooperation and Friendship to kick the Bully from the glactic neighborhood

[@christophersanders3252]

NetNarrator presents: DUNKIRK IN SPACE!

[@Alamandorious]

I love the fact that this is such positive sci-fi, the hopefulness that used to exist in Star Trek is found here. Too much sci-fi these days is dark and demoralizing.

[@nokiademon773]

Reminding us what we could be is noble.

[@boingboingresearcherph.d.2871]

A story where the humans aren't the heroes or the savior?... This was new...

[@scotteggert9820]

Who says that Humanity wasn't the Heros and Saviors? Each Xeno species responded due to the actions of Humanity. How we stood in the breach for them so they could grow and be better than they were before Humanity found them. Acts of kindness, mercy, compassion, and bravery all, done by humans, for those not human are why the Xeno's came to Sol to aid Humanity. Humanity, without thought, are the ones that created Unity among the species of the Orion Arm.

[@z0ro_62]

Wow this story got me right in the feel strange to feel that from a story how other could see us in admiration and in our hour of need they would come to help us this time

[@OOStev]

When you choose humanity and spec as a cleric in the skill tree Masterfully written story

[@matthewshiers9038]

This is so beautiful! It really highlights how valuable friendship can be.

[@Mark73]

This is the purest, most concentrated HFY I have ever heard.

[@Talk-Hub]

this really goes with the trope of " but the treasure was the friends we made along the way"

[@spacedragon1175]

"Humanity cries for aid... All of us will answer their cry and fight to protect those who saved us!!!"

[@rossdavies8250]

This was a very affecting story. Well written and narrated. Thanks.

[@Type_blazenil]

How will you possibly defeat us? Friendship and trade deals

[@warrendesonia7924]

For The Author - Very Well Written; are you going to do more with this story line?

[@dirdydan]

"In our darkest hour" has this same vibe. You should check it out

[@draconiclegion2001]

Do you remember who wrote it?

[@dirdydan]

@@draconiclegion2001 lillith_dragon if I'm not mistaken

[@SkullySmalls]

some adorable wholesome hfy to end my night. nice!

[@chell807]

The power of friendship!! YEAH!!!

[@robert-trading-as-Bob69]

This is a good story based on our more humble human traits rather than the usual human martial prowess. Treat people/sentient beings they way you want to be treated. I lied, it's not a good story, but rather an excellent story.

[@AliceFreist]

Grandma always said "'tis easier to attract bees with honey, than with vinegar."

[@Moth94]

That was a nice one

[@Kitsune10060]

'The Power of Friendship' gets done wrong so many times. but when some one gets it right, you get stuff like this.

[@brianlips8346]

Thanks for the story 🙂🙂

[@victortahlor4038]

Thank you for the reading

[@spacegremlin9972]

Why have i been crying since like half way through this!?!?!

[@anathardayaldar]

If Helen had a face to launch a thousand ships, then 1 miliHelen can launch 1 ship. And a negative miliHelen would launch one ship away from her.

[@EeBee51]

And a micro Helen will start a fight in a waterfront bar....😁

[@Palanadine]

That was unexpectedly wholesome!!!

[@damienmccuinn1956]

This one pulled at the heart strings

[@nweasels]

One for the author, one for the bard.

[@RoninIV_unleashed]

GREAT story!

[@talyn3932]

Second time hearing this... Brilliant! We need more like this.

[@Lukas-tf8pl]

Gave me Goosebumps, Thank you

[@scotteggert9820]

Knowing Humanity Each Xeno species had their asses handed to them by us in some way shape or form. Then Humanity did what it always does. We helped them rebuild and live better. We treated their most deadly illnesses dying sometimes to do so. We did the second best thing that Humans do, We talked with everything that would listen. We are Humanity we want to kick your ass or be best friends with you. Sometimes both. On the same day. So who says that Humanity wasn't the Heros and Saviors? Each Xeno species responded due to the actions of Humanity. How we stood in the breach for them so they could grow and be better than they were before Humanity found them. Acts of kindness, mercy, compassion, and bravery all, done by humans, for those not human are why the Xeno's came to Sol to aid Humanity. Humanity, without thought, are the ones that created Unity among the species of the Orion Arm. HFY!

[@scott644]

I love it. Weaponized good will....

[@additiveartificer9365]

Well there are benefits of not be a shit head toward civilians

[@waterboys5006]

I like HFY.

[@Aiden999]

Human pack bond gooood.

[@stalwartteakettlepotato9879]

Good old stellaris diplomacy playthrogh. I myself prefer the hegemony or empire playthrogh but I guess this also works.

[@Pink_Invader]

Well I cried.

[@homoerectus6953]

I listened and my eye wept.. - me probably

[@grupogurps1813]

Ah, Helen of Troy, who's beauty beyond the beauty...

[@samsignorelli]

They came for the Humans... "We ride at dawn!"

[@aleksszukovskis2074]

beautiful

[@archeyassassin]

One kind gesture for another

[@williamcastro3017]

Beautiful story, a friend indeed!❤

[@Maeshalanadae]

Kindness given is kindness received.

[@sir_ventt8142]

Someone had played a lot of Stellarus

[@executor31]

This reminds me of the invasion of hell in Doom Eternal with all the armies gathering for the final push

[@OOStev]

This hits hard af while stoned

[@Kaldortangerine]

TLDR: reverse fall of reach

[@Br0ck3n]

Yeah, I guess so. Huh.

[@leadingauctions8440]

This one was amazing!

[@grupogurps1813]

I shed some tears here...

[@lanceknowlton1871]

For the algorithm and Terra Sol

[@assaulthetz]

The Power of Friend ships.

[@gildedbear5355]

This is the humanity that should reach out into the stars. The one that teaches by example to come to the aid of anyone in need. o7

[@shitimcanadian]

Us Canadians being ourselves

[@wstavis3135]

Look to the stars. We are coming.

[@SpitfiretheCat16]

Man I always get so sad when I listen to this

[@Darkwintre]

Thanks

[@NetNarrator]

Thank you!

[@OOStev]

*AVENGERS*...Assemble.

[@gabrielc7861]

humanity is Poland

[@Mirkofan1]

Why did i cry borthers why

[@timobrien2813]

Powerful. Thank you. UKUK

[@gachashadowwolf3038]

Welp, the enduring empire, is screwed 😂

[@harlequinems]

Hey man, been listening to your channel a lot the past few days, I'm enjoying it as I've never heard anything about this stuff before, BUT, could I ask that you slow your speech down a tiny bit, sometimes you muddle a whole sentence into hat sounds like 3 long words, and without reading along it's hard to follow what is going on when I'm having to keep trying to work out what was said and in turn don't hear what is said next. other than that, really liking the vids 🙂

[@Darkwintre]

Sorry about that youtube posted a reply i made to the wrong video. Not the first time either!

[@user-xm4fv5bn1n]

So the aliens accepted the Catholic just war theory but not the one true God?

[@WiredTurkey316]

For the algorithm

[@Iluvantir]

And basically, this is what Star Trek was like, before the current dark-times of the woke nightmare (and their talentless hack-writers). Earth moving out into space, making friends, fighting with some (but doing so honourably) and thereby winning more friends... so that when the local bully empire tries something, they all band together... and (in Star Trek's case) the Federation was born. My type of Sci-Fi. Humans being bad-ass not because we're the supersoldiers of the universe... just because we're being us. Like a good fight, but like a good mate far more. Especially and doggo-looking ones!

[@vonkug]

Well fuck me sodeways that was good

[@dougfisher5408]

Dude... We could collaborate 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸