Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard's public announcement of Troi's impossible pregnancy sets the stage for the maternity sequence that follows and culminates in the child's birth."
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.
Related Connections
Callback
→ Tactical Dispute Over Yamato Boarding
Character Continuity
→ Cosmic Specimens
Character Continuity
→ Maternal Sovereignty Declared
Character Continuity
← The Inorganic Doula
Character Continuity
← Riker Leads Away Team onto the …
Thematic Parallel
← Geordi's Fragile Humanity and Tasha's Resolute …