Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Krola isolates Riker for interrogation
S4E15
·
First Contact
To
Krola seizes control of Riker’s care
S4E15
·
First Contact
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Krola orders Nilrem to revive Riker, leading to the scene where Riker regains consciousness, suffering from the effects of the drugs."
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.