Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Data confirms Romulan sabotage threat
S5E24
·
The Next Phase
To
Geordi and Ro uncover Romulan sabotage
S5E24
·
The Next Phase
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Geordi and Ro overhearing the Romulans' plot to sabotage the Enterprise directly leads them to search for evidence, even in their intangible state. This escalates the tension and creates a crucial obstacle to overcome."
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.