Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Data reveals Borg signal mechanics and risks mind-meld
S4E1
·
The Best of Both Worlds, Part II
To
Data initiates risky neural link with Locutus
S4E1
·
The Best of Both Worlds, Part II
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker and Beverly are desperate to gain intel, with Data having an access idea (54f78938bddfff77) so the crew prepares the link (805c27b603cb7ae3)."
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.