Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ian reveals the fluid link theft
S1E9
·
The Expedition
To
Ian provokes Thal pacifism to breaking point
S1E9
·
The Expedition
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The loss of the fluid link (beat_ebd06cd777ac6816) causes Ian's frustration with the Thals' pacifism, as their inaction prevents the Doctor and his companions from retrieving the device and escaping Skaro, leading him to want to convince them to fight."
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.