They Labeled It 'Machine-Only' - The Human Moved It Anyway | HFY Sci-Fi Story

What happens when a human encounters a cargo crate marked "Machine-Only" on an alien space station? Spoiler alert: he moves it anyway.

When Marcus Reilly starts his first day at the Gallion Transfer Station, nobody bothers to explain that some rules exist for very good reasons. Machine-rated cargo containers aren't just guidelines—they're filled with extreme radiation, electromagnetic fields, and temperatures that would liquefy most organic life forms. But Marcus is human, and humans have a unique approach to safety warnings: they treat them as suggestions.

Follow this hilarious HFY story from the perspective of an increasingly stressed alien supervisor who gets promoted to "Human Liaison Officer"—a job that mostly involves documenting the impossible and filing incident reports. Watch as Marcus casually handles deadly cargo, repairs cryo leaks in inadequate protection, moves three-ton drones with his bare hands, and somehow survives everything that should absolutely kill him.

This two-part sci-fi comedy explores what makes humans terrifying to the rest of the galaxy: our absurd biology, our ridiculous pain tolerance, and our complete refusal to accept that something is impossible just because it's never been done before. Featuring sarcasm, suspense, and the kind of stubborn determination that makes the entire Galactic Safety Commission rethink their regulations.

If you love HFY stories about humans being space orcs, defying alien expectations, and turning safety violations into career opportunities, this is the story for you.

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