Escalation
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker bound to kill Picard
S7E5
·
Gambit, Part II
To
Riker forced to betray Picard under Baran’s test
S7E5
·
Gambit, Part II
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The test of loyalty escalates from identifying Galen's allies to ultimately killing Galen."
About Escalation Connections
B raises the stakes established in A. The conflict intensifies, the pressure increases, the consequences grow more severe. The ratchet tightens.
Related Connections
Escalation
→ Riker accepts Baran’s murder order
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
→ Riker forced to betray Picard under …
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
→ Riker accepts Baran’s murder order
Escalation
← Riker accepts Baran’s murder order
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
← Riker accepts Baran’s murder order
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
← Riker bound to kill Picard