Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Action Over Argument — Data's Escalation
S3E2
·
The Ensigns of Command
To
Data's Calculated Ultimatum
S3E2
·
The Ensigns of Command
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Data's realization about the need for demonstrative action directly leads to his aqueduct attack plan."
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.