Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Russell kills Smythe sabotaging control unit
S6E41
·
The War Games Part 7
To
War Lord Seizes Control of War Games
S6E41
·
The War Games Part 7
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Smythe's death and failed attempt to destroy the control unit leads the War Chief to lament Smythe's failure while expressing concern over the Doctor's potential use of the processing machine."
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.