Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker’s suspicion of Romulan E-band usage in The Mind’s Eye leads directly to his authorization of a high-risk scientific experiment (illuminating torpedo) in In Theory, a tactical decision born from familiarity with abnormal energy patterns."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Riker’s recognition of anomalies as potential threats (E-band) informs his willingness to push boundaries for science (torpedo launch), showing how prior experience shapes risk assessment and command style across episodes.
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.