Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker’s Memory Loss Confirmed
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
To
Riker confronts his erased role in Romulan alliance
S4E8
·
Future Imperfect
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard and Troi learn about Riker's sixteen-year memory loss causes Picard to acknowledge a difficult situation during the treaty negotiations. This acknowledgment leads to Picard, Riker, and Troi going to the observation lounge."
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.
Related Connections
Causal
→ Riker’s Leadership Crisis
Causal
→ Riker’s Reluctant Commitment to Romulan Mission
Character Continuity
← Riker’s Reluctant Commitment to Romulan Mission
Character Continuity
← Riker’s Leadership Crisis
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
← Riker’s Leadership Crisis
NARRATIVELY_FOLLOWS
← Riker’s Reluctant Commitment to Romulan Mission