Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ian sabotages the Dalek descent mechanism
S2E9
·
Flashpoint
To
Dalek thwarts Ian’s sabotage attempt
S2E9
·
Flashpoint
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ian's sabotage attempt (beat_fa54759358055502) directly leads to a Dalek thwarting his efforts and causing him to fall (beat_1a1835e9e0f6a5da)."
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.