r/HFY TFOS# 513 - Lords of War - Phalanx by Scotscin ( HFY Sci-Fi Reddit Stories)

[@dragonriderabens9761]

“Are you sure we don’t owe you anything?” “Get the hell off my lawn” Thank god I wasn’t drinking anything when that line came out

[@jasonp.1195]

I'm just envisioning 'the tools in the shed' being like Ironman's home or possibly Washu's lab, if you know Tenchiverse. Some kind of fully automated Depot class facility just hidden under the shack and shrugging into action when the nice befuddled aliens were in the shack for lunch.

[@komradedoggo]

as a beginning banjo player "angry banjo strumming" is a sentence that is now gonna stick with me for eternity

[@josephblazis]

gotta' love a shade tree hyperdrive mechanic

[@stalwartteakettlepotato9879]

The explanation of what a phalanx is was completely wrong but since it is coming from a space hillbilly it's also entirely in character.

[@_tertle3892]

Its correct in s very simplified way

[@stalwartteakettlepotato9879]

@@_tertle3892 well the Romans did use phalanxes early in their history but I think the formation this story is referring to is a maniple

[@seanrea550]

Phalanx was used initially by Greeks and the formation spread from there. Citizen soldiers in armor with heavy round shields and spears strong from the front but weak from the flanks. The Roman legions used a similar adapted system that allowed for more flexibility in the field. If a falanx could be anchored so they could not be flanked, it would be hard to beat.

[@carlfranz6805]

God. I love the armchair historians on some if these channels. Perhaps future generations won't be as ignorant. Good on you, good people. Teaching isn't a profession, it's a lifestyle.

[@stalwartteakettlepotato9879]

@@carlfranz6805 wouldn't all historians be armchair historians. Historians mainly compile and compear various sources and that can be done from the comfort of an armchair

[@Inufan2005]

I was expecting a more combat directed story, but this was a great surprise.

[@reggiehigh22]

Now I want to see a hillbilly working at NASA because sadly I know he would do a great job.

[@avroarchitect1793]

you think there aren't?

[@vinnyganzano1930]

There have been a few.

[@medical-cyanide1526]

I initially thought that when they landed their ship was gonna descend into the dirt into a massive underground workshop

[@midgefidget5796]

I'd swear that hillbilly was my dad. From his opinions, humor, and mechanical skills. Talked very much like him too.

[@discusmaximus]

For the Author(s), for the narrator Agro Squirrel, for the algorithm !!!

[@bobsterclause342]

No i didnt steal it, i brought it back Besides BESIDES You have to fly a ship to get whats wrong with it. How about last first and first last

[@bobsterclause342]

A savant in the woods is just fine.

[@megadon_]

The entire time I'm just imaging banjo strumming everytime Emmet speaks

[@Monster_Ink]

I really like this one... I've got a smile I can't get rid of now 😁 For the algorithm!

[@AgroSquerril]

For the Algorithm, glad you enjoyed

[@allanfitz3535]

This characters one liners are hilarious 🤣

[@valeon7303]

"Angry banjo strumming followed"

[@dragonsdensurvival5170]

Love your readings

[@AgroSquerril]

Thank you

[@calvingreene90]

Weird things happen. That explains so much.

[@brianmeadows1137]

Unpredictably true

[@Amoth_oth_ras_shash]

people power..huya! people may be small...but they are legion! trying to be good and helping each other can go a long way..

[@josephhyland8904]

This was great!!

[@sonicx059]

Like number 400... I like this one. Not over the top and just easy going.

[@Wishedon]

Thanks!

[@AgroSquerril]

a pleasure , thank you for the dono its very much appreciated.

[@callisto1556]

O God I love this one

[@AgroSquerril]

:) glad you enjoyed

[@ekhidna4]

Who the HELL would prefer using miles over kilometers!?

[@commanderfox304]

Americans

[@jacobwerner274]

People who put a man on the moon

[@hogfry]

Clearly savant super space mechanics.

[@conspiracy_marine9238]

@@jacobwerner274 metric was used tor that

[@jacobwerner274]

@@conspiracy_marine9238 hearicy

[@DisIzDaName]

The Tale of Hillbilly Yoda: Hyperdrive Mechanic

[@Navy89SEALs]

Why do I hear space banjos? 😱

[@jddbrr4144]

Pour l'algorithme!

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm

[@reasonablehiccups4792]

For the algorithm

[@Germlin]

For the algorithm

[@allenmorgan1007]

For the Algorithm, For the Author(s), For the Disembodied Voice!

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm

[@bobsterclause342]

In the feels

[@davedave8986]

First view like and comment for the algorithm

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm

[@reasonablehiccups4792]

For the algorithm

[@derekdrake8706]

I knew that darn metric system was no good!

[@bobsterclause342]

Godspeed limit

[@theonetodefyall238]

keeper going

[@AgroSquerril]

kept going

[@kirkjones9639]

Fur the algorerithm!

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm

[@DEMONOFLOVEANDDEATH]

For the growing fame of Agro!?!

[@kencarlson2855]

For the agroithm

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm

[@genericname42]

FOR THE ALGORITHM

[@andrewstrongman305]

Lol, "Use miles"? Even American engineers find metric better.

[@christinepearson5788]

Speak for yourself.

[@losthero0]

I knew the metric system would be the downfall of us eventually

[@whowhat4573]

Algorithm be pleased

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm

[@arakheno4051]

For The Algorithm!

[@AgroSquerril]

For The Algorithm!

[@reasonablehiccups4792]

For the algorithm

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm

[@jacobwerner274]

Massive L for metric

[@Z4RD4N34]

Get off my lawn.

[@merlinwizard1000]

80th, 25 November 2023

[@FedralBI]

F.T.A.

[@ironwolfF1]

Aaaaaand...account suspended. I guess he got on the wrong side of some snowflake Redditor. Well, at least the hyperlinks to his other stories still work so there is that.

[@asandrewsilvaw]

For the algorithm

[@AgroSquerril]

For the algorithm