Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Soldeed declares empire and seizes power
S17E19
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The Horns of Nimon Part 3
To
Soldeed kneels and calls the Nimon lord
S17E19
·
The Horns of Nimon Part 3
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Soldeed's transmatting to the Complex directly follows his council announcement, leading him to attempt communicating with the Nimon—calling it 'Lord Nimon'—as part of his delusional effort to claim the invasion as part of his empire."
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.