Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker manipulates Yridian trader for tactical advantage
S7E21
·
Firstborn
To
Riker baits the Duras sisters with ore
S7E21
·
Firstborn
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker's negotiation with the Yridian trader for magnesite ore is the bait that enables his trap to reveal the cloaked Bird of Prey, directly leading to the capture of the Duras sisters."
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.