Causal
medium strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Guard lies to protect Ian
S2E28
·
The Search
To
Ian forces Lobos to reveal the Doctor’s fate
S2E28
·
The Search
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ian and the guard approach headquarters, leading to the commander explaining Zapra gas is being used. His success empowers him to convince Lobos he has been summoned."
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.