Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Penley’s fractured loyalties exposed
S5E12
·
The Ice Warriors Part 2
To
Doctor Delays Pursuit After Varga’s Theft
S5E12
·
The Ice Warriors Part 2
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor fails to persuade Penley to rejoin the base (beat_8300f21ae8424a14), which is quickly followed by Garrett, Jamie, and Arden arriving to find Clent unconscious and learn about Varga's escape and stolen power pack (beat_753da5504cacec5a)."
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.