Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Brigadier reveals Taltalian’s escape and prisoner
S7E13
·
The Ambassadors of Death Part 2
To
Taltalian’s desperate hostage gambit
S7E13
·
The Ambassadors of Death Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Taltalian's failure to secure the tape from the Doctor leads him to hold Liz hostage in order to make his escape."
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.