Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Picard Initiates Hostage Negotiation
S5E15
·
Power Play
To
Possessed crew locks down Ten Forward
S5E15
·
Power Play
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"O'Brien shutting down the transporter systems sets the stage for Picard to initiate hostage negotiation protocols. His attempt to negotiate is a direct consequence of the possessed crew's success in isolating themselves."
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.