Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Data exploits Wil's sabotage for deception
S7E5
·
Gambit, Part II
To
Enterprise ambushes mercenary ship
S7E5
·
Gambit, Part II
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Data's calculated orders on the bridge are executed, resulting in the Enterprise attacking the mercenary vessel."
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.