Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Dimensional Ambush: Bridge Assault and Picard's Abduction
S3E12
·
The High Ground
To
Cavern Reunion — Hostage Stakes Turn Political
S3E12
·
The High Ground
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Finn's abduction of Picard leads directly to Picard being brought into the cavern, escalating the hostage crisis."
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.