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	'''Relentless Dawn: Honey, I Shrunk the Warp Core (and Other Engineering Escapades)'''		{{TplRelentlessDawnStory\|title='''Relentless Dawn: Honey, I Shrunk the Warp Core (and Other Engineering Escapades)'''\|Author=Charles Pierson\|chapter text=
			= '''Chapter 1: Salvaging for Dummies (and Denobulans)''' =
	'''Chapter 1: Salvaging for Dummies (and Denobulans)'''

	The ''Relentless Dawn'', a ship that looked like it had been assembled from a blindfolded Horta's discarded Lego collection, was on a routine salvage mission in a particularly dusty and derelict corner of the galaxy. Gram, the ever-enthusiastic Denobulan engineer, rubbed his hands together with glee.		The ''Relentless Dawn'', a ship that looked like it had been assembled from a blindfolded Horta's discarded Lego collection, was on a routine salvage mission in a particularly dusty and derelict corner of the galaxy. Gram, the ever-enthusiastic Denobulan engineer, rubbed his hands together with glee.
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	And so, Gram, accompanied by his five wives (who insisted on supervising his salvaging activities), beamed over to the derelict vessel, eager to discover its secrets and unleash its technological potential upon the unsuspecting ''Relentless Dawn''.		And so, Gram, accompanied by his five wives (who insisted on supervising his salvaging activities), beamed over to the derelict vessel, eager to discover its secrets and unleash its technological potential upon the unsuspecting ''Relentless Dawn''.

	'''Chapter 2: The Engine Room of Wonders (and Other Dubious Discoveries)'''		= '''Chapter 2: The Engine Room of Wonders (and Other Dubious Discoveries)''' =

	The away team materialized in the derelict vessel's engine room, their tricorders buzzing with readings from the unfamiliar technology. The room was a chaotic jumble of wires, pipes, and blinking lights, with a faint smell of ozone and something that smelled suspiciously like burnt toast.		The away team materialized in the derelict vessel's engine room, their tricorders buzzing with readings from the unfamiliar technology. The room was a chaotic jumble of wires, pipes, and blinking lights, with a faint smell of ozone and something that smelled suspiciously like burnt toast.
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	And as Gram and his wives set to work, the rest of the crew braced themselves for the inevitable chaos that always seemed to accompany Gram's "improvements."		And as Gram and his wives set to work, the rest of the crew braced themselves for the inevitable chaos that always seemed to accompany Gram's "improvements."

	'''Chapter 3: Sparks Fly (and Other Unexpected Side Effects)'''		= '''Chapter 3: Sparks Fly (and Other Unexpected Side Effects)''' =

	The engine room of the ''Relentless Dawn'' transformed into a scene of controlled chaos as Gram and his wives set to work installing the salvaged technology. Sparks flew, tools clanged, and Denobulan curses (mostly G'nora's) filled the air.		The engine room of the ''Relentless Dawn'' transformed into a scene of controlled chaos as Gram and his wives set to work installing the salvaged technology. Sparks flew, tools clanged, and Denobulan curses (mostly G'nora's) filled the air.
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	And so, Gram, with the help of his resourceful wives and a healthy dose of Denobulan ingenuity, embarked on a frantic quest to reverse the shrinking effect and restore the ''Relentless Dawn'' to its normal size. But little did they know that their efforts would unleash a whole new set of unforeseen consequences.		And so, Gram, with the help of his resourceful wives and a healthy dose of Denobulan ingenuity, embarked on a frantic quest to reverse the shrinking effect and restore the ''Relentless Dawn'' to its normal size. But little did they know that their efforts would unleash a whole new set of unforeseen consequences.

	'''Chapter 4: Honey, I Blew Up the Ship (and Other Size-Related Snafus)'''		= '''Chapter 4: Honey, I Blew Up the Ship (and Other Size-Related Snafus)''' =

	Gram, faced with the shrinking ship and the increasingly cramped living conditions (his workshop was now the size of a shoebox), dove into the salvaged technology with a vengeance.		Gram, faced with the shrinking ship and the increasingly cramped living conditions (his workshop was now the size of a shoebox), dove into the salvaged technology with a vengeance.
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	And as the ''Relentless Dawn'' continued to expand, its crew scattered and disoriented, they knew that they had to find a way to reverse the process before the ship became too large to control. But with Gram's questionable engineering skills and the ship's unpredictable nature, they weren't sure if they would succeed.		And as the ''Relentless Dawn'' continued to expand, its crew scattered and disoriented, they knew that they had to find a way to reverse the process before the ship became too large to control. But with Gram's questionable engineering skills and the ship's unpredictable nature, they weren't sure if they would succeed.

	'''Chapter 5: Lost in Space (and Other Oversized Predicaments)'''		= '''Chapter 5: Lost in Space (and Other Oversized Predicaments)''' =

	The ''Relentless Dawn'', now the size of a small moon, drifted through space like a cosmic whale. The crew, scattered throughout the ship's cavernous interior, struggled to navigate the endless corridors and avoid getting lost in the labyrinthine maze of rooms and compartments.		The ''Relentless Dawn'', now the size of a small moon, drifted through space like a cosmic whale. The crew, scattered throughout the ship's cavernous interior, struggled to navigate the endless corridors and avoid getting lost in the labyrinthine maze of rooms and compartments.
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	And as the ''Relentless Dawn'', now a colossal spectacle drifting through the Kepler-186f system, continued its journey, the crew knew that they had once again turned a potential disaster into an unforgettable adventure. They had faced shrinking, expanding, and the perils of overly spacious living conditions. And they had done it all with their usual blend of humor, ingenuity, and a healthy dose of chaos.		And as the ''Relentless Dawn'', now a colossal spectacle drifting through the Kepler-186f system, continued its journey, the crew knew that they had once again turned a potential disaster into an unforgettable adventure. They had faced shrinking, expanding, and the perils of overly spacious living conditions. And they had done it all with their usual blend of humor, ingenuity, and a healthy dose of chaos.

	'''Chapter 6: A Family Affair (and Other Engineering Emergencies)'''		= '''Chapter 6: A Family Affair (and Other Engineering Emergencies)''' =

	Gram, surrounded by a sea of spare parts and tools in his cavernous workshop, frantically tried to reverse the ship's expansion. His Denobulan brow furrowed in concentration, his fingers flying across the controls of the malfunctioning energy converter.		Gram, surrounded by a sea of spare parts and tools in his cavernous workshop, frantically tried to reverse the ship's expansion. His Denobulan brow furrowed in concentration, his fingers flying across the controls of the malfunctioning energy converter.
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	"Captain!" he yelled into the comm system, his voice laced with panic. "We're spinning! The ship is spinning out of control!"		"Captain!" he yelled into the comm system, his voice laced with panic. "We're spinning! The ship is spinning out of control!"

	'''Chapter 7: Spin Cycle (and Other Disorienting Dilemmas)'''		= '''Chapter 7: Spin Cycle (and Other Disorienting Dilemmas)''' =

	The ''Relentless Dawn'', now the size of a small planetoid and spinning like a top, caused a minor panic amongst the crew. T'Kal, clinging to her command chair for dear life, felt her Caitian sense of balance (and her lunch) threatening to rebel.		The ''Relentless Dawn'', now the size of a small planetoid and spinning like a top, caused a minor panic amongst the crew. T'Kal, clinging to her command chair for dear life, felt her Caitian sense of balance (and her lunch) threatening to rebel.
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	But as they regained their equilibrium and surveyed the damage (which, surprisingly, was minimal, thanks to L'torra's quick thinking and a well-placed wrench), they couldn't help but laugh. They had faced shrinking, expanding, spinning, and the perils of improvised musical instruments. And they had done it all with their usual blend of chaos, resilience, and a healthy dose of family support.		But as they regained their equilibrium and surveyed the damage (which, surprisingly, was minimal, thanks to L'torra's quick thinking and a well-placed wrench), they couldn't help but laugh. They had faced shrinking, expanding, spinning, and the perils of improvised musical instruments. And they had done it all with their usual blend of chaos, resilience, and a healthy dose of family support.

	'''Chapter 8: Size Matters (and Other Engineering Epiphanies)'''		= '''Chapter 8: Size Matters (and Other Engineering Epiphanies)''' =

	The ''Relentless Dawn'', still the size of a small planetoid and drifting aimlessly through space, was starting to feel a bit... roomy, even for its unconventionally spacious crew.		The ''Relentless Dawn'', still the size of a small planetoid and drifting aimlessly through space, was starting to feel a bit... roomy, even for its unconventionally spacious crew.
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	And as the ''Relentless Dawn'', a colossal beacon of hope in the darkness of space, changed course to assist the stricken Romulan vessel, the crew knew that their adventure was far from over. They had faced shrinking, expanding, spinning, and the perils of overly spacious living conditions. And now, they were about to embark on a rescue mission that would test their skills, their courage, and their ability to work together, even when their ship was larger than life.		And as the ''Relentless Dawn'', a colossal beacon of hope in the darkness of space, changed course to assist the stricken Romulan vessel, the crew knew that their adventure was far from over. They had faced shrinking, expanding, spinning, and the perils of overly spacious living conditions. And now, they were about to embark on a rescue mission that would test their skills, their courage, and their ability to work together, even when their ship was larger than life.

	'''Chapter 9: The Romulan Rescue (and Other Unexpected Rewards)'''		= '''Chapter 9: The Romulan Rescue (and Other Unexpected Rewards)''' =

	The ''Relentless Dawn'', its immense shadow casting a chill over the crippled Romulan science vessel, carefully maneuvered into position. T'Kal, her Caitian instincts tingling with a mix of caution and excitement, addressed the Romulan crew over the comm system.		The ''Relentless Dawn'', its immense shadow casting a chill over the crippled Romulan science vessel, carefully maneuvered into position. T'Kal, her Caitian instincts tingling with a mix of caution and excitement, addressed the Romulan crew over the comm system.
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	And as the ''Relentless Dawn'' departed, its cargo hold adorned with the magnificent Romulan sculpture, the crew knew that they had made a new friend in the galaxy and gained a valuable reminder of the importance of interspecies cooperation.		And as the ''Relentless Dawn'' departed, its cargo hold adorned with the magnificent Romulan sculpture, the crew knew that they had made a new friend in the galaxy and gained a valuable reminder of the importance of interspecies cooperation.

	'''Chapter 10: Size Matters (and Other Inconvenient Truths)'''		= '''Chapter 10: Size Matters (and Other Inconvenient Truths)''' =

	The ''Relentless Dawn'', still the size of a small planetoid, was proving to be more trouble than it was worth. T'Kal, perched precariously on the edge of her gigantic command chair, gazed out at the vast expanse of space with a melancholic sigh.		The ''Relentless Dawn'', still the size of a small planetoid, was proving to be more trouble than it was worth. T'Kal, perched precariously on the edge of her gigantic command chair, gazed out at the vast expanse of space with a melancholic sigh.
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	And as the ''Relentless Dawn'', restored to its original dimensions, continued its journey through the cosmos, the crew couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for their unconventional engineer and his resourceful wives. They had faced the unknown, embraced the chaos, and ultimately, found their way back to normal. Or at least, as normal as things ever got on the ''Relentless Dawn''.		And as the ''Relentless Dawn'', restored to its original dimensions, continued its journey through the cosmos, the crew couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for their unconventional engineer and his resourceful wives. They had faced the unknown, embraced the chaos, and ultimately, found their way back to normal. Or at least, as normal as things ever got on the ''Relentless Dawn''.

	'''Chapter 11: Inventory of the Absurd (and Other Salvaged Shenanigans)'''		= '''Chapter 11: Inventory of the Absurd (and Other Salvaged Shenanigans)''' =

	With the ''Relentless Dawn'' back to its normal, cozy (and slightly chaotic) size, Gram and his wives gathered in the engine room to take stock of their salvaged treasures.		With the ''Relentless Dawn'' back to its normal, cozy (and slightly chaotic) size, Gram and his wives gathered in the engine room to take stock of their salvaged treasures.
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	And as the crew of the ''Relentless Dawn'' continued to inventory their salvaged treasures, they realized that they had acquired a collection of truly bizarre and unpredictable devices. But they also knew that with their usual blend of ingenuity, humor, and a healthy dose of caution, they could turn these technological oddities into opportunities for adventure, laughter, and maybe even a few new hairstyles.		And as the crew of the ''Relentless Dawn'' continued to inventory their salvaged treasures, they realized that they had acquired a collection of truly bizarre and unpredictable devices. But they also knew that with their usual blend of ingenuity, humor, and a healthy dose of caution, they could turn these technological oddities into opportunities for adventure, laughter, and maybe even a few new hairstyles.

	'''Chapter 12: The Final Frontier (and Other Unexpected Destinations)'''		= '''Chapter 12: The Final Frontier (and Other Unexpected Destinations)''' =

	With the ''Relentless Dawn'' back to its normal size and the salvaged technology (mostly) under control, T'Kal decided it was time to put their newfound gadgets to the test.		With the ''Relentless Dawn'' back to its normal size and the salvaged technology (mostly) under control, T'Kal decided it was time to put their newfound gadgets to the test.
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	'''The End'''		'''The End'''

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