Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Captain selects Earth as next target
S16E7
·
The Pirate Planet Part 3
To
Captain vows Mentiad annihilation
S16E7
·
The Pirate Planet Part 3
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Captain's decision to destroy Terra (Earth) directly informs his later determination for revenge against the Mentiads and the Doctor, showing how his escalating plans unify his destructive ambitions."
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.