Leave, Earthmen—Or Die!

"Leave, Earthmen—Or Die!" by John Massie Davis is a science fiction story from the 1950s that centers on the complexities of space colonization and encounters with alien life. The story looks at the ethics of invading other worlds and the mental impact of communicating with aliens, especially when the aliens use voices that sound like the crew's families and friends. The story follows Murph, Forsyth, and Jamison, who land their ship on a hostile planet, ignoring all warnings. Strange voices that mimic people from their past deeply affect each astronaut. As tensions rise, the crew experiences infighting caused by deep-seated personal issues, leading to violent clashes within the crew and against the planet's inhabitants. The story shows what can happen when people ignore advice and give in to wanting to control others, as the crew meets harsh punishments for their choices.