Fabula
Narrative Connection
Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Discovery of Ensign Dern's body, followed by widespread genetic mutations, leads to the discovery of concentrated mutated lifeforms which, in turn, prompts the visit to the Ready Room."

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.