Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor and Romana discover Astra trapped
S16E21
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The Armageddon Factor Part 1
To
Marshal brands Doctor and Romana as Zeon spies
S16E21
·
The Armageddon Factor Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Marshal's accusation that the Doctor and Romana are Zeon spies captures Astra's ally, Surgeon Merak, in the same conspiracy. This is a direct result of his paranoia and need to eliminate all perceived threats to his narrative of absolute victory."
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.