Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Candlelit Ambush — Lwaxana's Betazoid Advance
S2E19
·
Manhunt
To
Data as Diplomatic Diversion — Picard's Tactical Topic Shift
S2E19
·
Manhunt
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard summons Data as conversational cover; Data arrives and drones through technical anecdotes."
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.