I lost it when he mentioned the council trying to tax black holes! I like that one! Additionaly, the line, someone read a book on how to build warships, and said nice guide lines, lets make it scarier. Is my favorite.
This was freaking good! That saying "hope for the best, plan for the worst" is ingrained in everything we do. Whether it be rescue operations after a hurricane, or a show of force on some a-hole's border. We like to be nice, until you deliberately piss us off.
Student - "Sensai, what is the greatest lesson you can teach us?" Sensai - "Beware of old men in places where men die young and never EVER fight an old man who smiles at you, for he has forgotten more than you have ever learned"
When you follow the rules, unexpected things eventually happen when the last thread of tolerance breaks. An unexpected, mighty fine story. Reforming things with differing smiles.
@@eumesmo5306 Was it plagiarised? I didn't recognise the story, but I loath and despise people who rip off Reddit stories without credit and permission.
Interesting... What lead commander said pretty much was citation from ancient roman author Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus: "si vis pacem, para bellum" (if you want peace, prepare for war), and how the aftermath played out: „Parcere subiectis et debellare superbos.” (To spare those who submit and to tame the proud).
When politicians start acting like statesmen. When the courts become impartial. When governments stop creating new rules and higher taxes. When bureaucracy becomes efficient. BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID!
If you think we are good at war... we are even better at production, distribution, and making extremely solid and fair deals that actually benefit the parties involved. We are good for promises. We are fast, innovative, and more than happy to trade with anyone even moderately nice. Worst of all, it happens silently. You don't even notice because everything is going so smoothly and improving as more falls under a single jurisdictional system of efficiency and standards. So no one sees it. Until they try to mess with it. By then, humans AREthe economy.
For text to speech, it usually is from what I've heard. Since English is apparently stupid like that as some words are spelled differently than actually how there suppose to be and in large doses. Doesn't always happen but usually it gets to a point where it just starts screwing up sounding out words.
fun story. its sounds like galactic council has similarities to western-style beaurocracy, especially significant is the systemic & institutional racism that english-speaking people are notorious for. only to learn hundreds of years later that was a very bad idea.
Well they are at it again, WELCOME TO THE SOUL SYSTEM. IT MUST BE THEIR ALIEN ACCENTS CAUSING THEM TO PRONOUNCE SOL AS SOUL. I'm giving them a "D" for effort.
The part about the medical ship using medical scanners to find issues with the enemy ship, and then performing surgeries on it was a bit... meh. Also, no need to talk about speaking membranes or sacks every time the narrator talks to the computer.
Someone needs to bring this story to Trump's and his team's attention might get a better result in getting rid of the swamp ..something to think about.....just saying......
I lost it when he mentioned the council trying to tax black holes! I like that one!
Additionaly, the line, someone read a book on how to build warships, and said nice guide lines, lets make it scarier. Is my favorite.
This was freaking good! That saying "hope for the best, plan for the worst" is ingrained in everything we do. Whether it be rescue operations after a hurricane, or a show of force on some a-hole's border. We like to be nice, until you deliberately piss us off.
"Be nice, until it's time to not be nice."
Famous movie line.
@@keithfaulkner6319 what movie?
@@anon_lulz7334 roadhouse
@@anon_lulz7334 roadhouse
@@anon_lulz7334 Roadhouse
"The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife."
Student - "Sensai, what is the greatest lesson you can teach us?"
Sensai - "Beware of old men in places where men die young and never EVER fight an old man who smiles at you, for he has forgotten more than you have ever learned"
Rule of Acquisition #44
"They killed children."
No more terrifying words could have been said.
I can give you three.
"They violated children."
See, now that would piss people off a lot more.
I can give you three.
"They violated children."
See, now that would piss people off a lot more.
@@Lunam_D._Roger
I can do better: the humans united to avenge their children
There are 4 worse. “They touched our boats”
honestly humans usually don’t care that much as long as their own children are save
Brings back memories from a phrase in the movie Roadhouse.
Be nice, until I tell you it's time. NOT to be nice.
"don't walk away, run" perfectly put
considering we're pursuit predators, that just means they die tired
@merrick1588
the safest way to hunt ;)
Awesome story - my favorite yet - kindness should never be confused for weakness 😊
Indeed. Peaceful ≠ Harmless.
Great story, but I knew this was true science fiction when we came to the point where humans simplified the bureaucratic processes...
When you follow the rules, unexpected things eventually happen when the last thread of tolerance breaks.
An unexpected, mighty fine story. Reforming things with differing smiles.
Nice is a courtesy, not a necessity. Love that quote
That was one of your better stories - well done.
he only copies from reddit tho, its free money
not even gives credit
@@eumesmo5306 Was it plagiarised? I didn't recognise the story, but I loath and despise people who rip off Reddit stories without credit and permission.
@randomstranger9674 these come somewhere from the HFY subreddit. Even the newest video on the channel is labeled HFY.
There is something you should know about Chen...he has a sister named Sarah who is quite experienced with slapping galactic councils
The galaxy is full of Chens.
Humanity : Improvise, adapt, overcome FOR MILLENIA
One of the few and rare good stories... well done..
Interesting... What lead commander said pretty much was citation from ancient roman author Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus: "si vis pacem, para bellum" (if you want peace, prepare for war), and how the aftermath played out: „Parcere subiectis et debellare superbos.” (To spare those who submit and to tame the proud).
Take a shot every time the narrator's membranes trembled with excitement
ah yes, diplomacy is saying good boy while reaching for a bigger clobbering stick
When politicians start acting like statesmen. When the courts become impartial. When governments stop creating new rules and higher taxes. When bureaucracy becomes efficient. BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID!
Yup, don't take kindness as weakness.
The Chen family strikes again.
If you think we are good at war... we are even better at production, distribution, and making extremely solid and fair deals that actually benefit the parties involved. We are good for promises. We are fast, innovative, and more than happy to trade with anyone even moderately nice. Worst of all, it happens silently. You don't even notice because everything is going so smoothly and improving as more falls under a single jurisdictional system of efficiency and standards. So no one sees it. Until they try to mess with it. By then, humans AREthe economy.
When you name something "Death world" BEFORE anything happens .... do not poke the hornets nest
Great storytelling. Reminds me of old-school space operas but in a short-story format.
Excellent story. Well delivered.
Rule of acquisition #48
The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife😁😁 very well done on this story
That was sweet! I felt appreciated. Thank you!
12:55 "Retroactive of course, stroke, they should have been paying attention to [...]" These AI voices always break me when they, well, break lmaoo
I'm reminded of "The Kzinti Lesson"
That was a good book series
Agreed.
But I don't recall that particular lesson.
I am intrigued by these stories, but the hubris that humanity would have this big of a presence 😅
Alternate title: the day humanity stopped saying sorry
Epic!
That brilliant, thank you 😉❤
Basically canadians, right?
Edit: wow, i never expected such a debate over this comment.
Look up who is the cause of most of the Geneva Convention rules...
Not even close. Remember in the US those military units that don't exist.
Says the person wholly unfamiliar with Canadian military procurement.
@panopticon3461 and you know this how?
It's not a war crime the first time
Good story and read very meaningfully and well :) 🌷🌱
"Hey guys look what i found, its an old warhammer 40k book"
"You know what... that gives me an idea"
This is the 3rd variation of this story I have seen on this platform now
These stories are fun to listen and a reminder of what the US did in WW2 and why we should always be vigilant.
The first machine I used at school school was the same brand
Must be relations to the HFY channel...chens everywhere
They messed with “doc”…..😮
Awesome story 😂😂❤❤❤❤
thanks for a wonderful story. i really enjoy not having battles to resolve things
but please get someone to edit and correct the subtitles
Not gonna happen.
Closed captions always suck.
10/10 This was stupidly easy! I'm 57 (born 1967)
Good Short Story.
the term 'a hissing snake' should have been used here
"properly motivated" :D
I wonder when we'll learn to act like this on our own planet.
If ever.
Earth's system is called Sol not Soul.😂
Great story. Would never last against klingons or romulans. Or the borg. Or the sith.
Some of the scariest words in the English language:
"The British are running VERY low on Tea!! And the kettle isn't working properly!!!"
Good story, but where did all the asteroids go?
You have to watch out for the ones that smile .....
Some minor editing and this would be solid pika 👍
Why the hell isn't this a movie? Or better yet a tv series?
There they go with it both names again Chen Rodriguez wow
"that smile" 😆 did you know for primates *smiling* is a threat
Can those humans also take care of the German bureaucracy... would be nice of them...
Amazing work on this story mate!
nice *grin*
are the spelling errors just to make the AI say the correct pronunciation? If so, clever. If not - spelling matters.
Good story, though!
For text to speech, it usually is from what I've heard. Since English is apparently stupid like that as some words are spelled differently than actually how there suppose to be and in large doses. Doesn't always happen but usually it gets to a point where it just starts screwing up sounding out words.
And another Chen...
Cant the AI use another name...im all Chenned out.
fun story. its sounds like galactic council has similarities to western-style beaurocracy, especially significant is the systemic & institutional racism that english-speaking people are notorious for. only to learn hundreds of years later that was a very bad idea.
listen at least they did'nt have to deal with the most terrifying force on earth Japanese copyright Lawyers
Were there no men among the Human Federation leadership?
Midwesterners in space
Its always the human race vs the “galactic council.” 😂😂
When q capitalist makes a story after being denied a business permit lol
Sure wish these videos had proofread their text overlays for accurate spelling. The multiple misspellings are really annoying.
Heard better
"This is economic blackmail!"
Naw really, ya think?
Oh if they only learned from human history XD
Well they are at it again, WELCOME TO THE SOUL SYSTEM. IT MUST BE THEIR ALIEN ACCENTS CAUSING THEM TO PRONOUNCE SOL AS SOUL. I'm giving them a "D" for effort.
The part about the medical ship using medical scanners to find issues with the enemy ship, and then performing surgeries on it was a bit... meh. Also, no need to talk about speaking membranes or sacks every time the narrator talks to the computer.
😅
so basicly its a storie about canadian
Actually, more likely about the British. ( Canadians are pretty much British in another country ).
LOL. Progressives In Space!
May I suggest that you start using some other names. Because it appears that there are only Chinese on earth.
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Would be nice for a script. Maybe get rid of the traditional way of writing movies and look for new resources….
Malicious compliance. Hah hah.
Intensely malicious 😂
Do you take responsibility for damage to the brain, frontal cortex and vision?
Someone needs to bring this story to Trump's and his team's attention might get a better result in getting rid of the swamp ..something to think about.....just saying......
Sounds like the galactic federation we're Democrats.
Make everything make sense - that is a woke idea.
Um... what?!
And following along, without understanding, is the behavior of a cult member, but you do you.
@@Atheos-1 Ah. Cult member. I like that. But let me turn it around - what do you stand for?
😂😂😂
@@tarogo3278 Not blindly following orders, that's what sheep do, not free men.
@@Atheos-1 That wasn't an answer to the question you were asked. I'll bet you also can't define woke correctly.