Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Locutus reveals Picard’s assimilation
S4E1
·
The Best of Both Worlds, Part II
To
Riker promoted as Picard is declared lost
S4E1
·
The Best of Both Worlds, Part II
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Locutus reveals Picard's knowledge serves the Borg (5e6b92170c069a5e), leading Shelby to point out that the Borg will anticipate Starfleet's defenses (18858d1973194c61)."
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.
Related Connections
Causal
→ Riker Promoted to Captain
Character Continuity
→ Troi challenges Picard’s return to France
Causal
← Picard’s Forced Assimilation: The Birth of …
Causal
← The Borg’s Personal Vendetta: Picard’s Targeted …
Character Continuity
← Riker’s Authority Crumbles: Shelby’s Rogue Science …
Character Continuity
← The Cost of Survival: Engineering’s Sacrifice …