Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor challenges Mandrell’s authority
S15E13
·
The Sun Makers Part 1
To
Mandrell weaponizes the stolen ConSumCard
S15E13
·
The Sun Makers Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Goudry's report of catching the Doctor's group snooping in the Undercity (beat_2a6894cfcd60d937) leads directly to Mandrell's task for the Doctor involving the ConSumCard (beat_c7cfd13e589f97c9), creating the immediate peril faced by Leela."
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.