Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker exposes T'Pau's disappearance and deflector reroute
S5E7
·
Unification Part I
To
Riker uncovers Dokachin’s hidden deuterium shipment
S5E7
·
Unification Part I
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker deciding to investigate the Tripoli based on Dokachin's information directly leads to the plan for a stakeout to investigate a planned deuterium shipment (beat_f0c8bb7f45d69315)."
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.