Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Benton reports vanishments amid threat alert
S13E16
·
The Android Invasion Part 4
To
Android assault forces Doctor’s flight
S13E16
·
The Android Invasion Part 4
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Benton's report that there is no sign of the Doctor or Sarah creates the confusion that allows the android infiltration to go undetected initially. This lack of awareness leads directly to the fake Doctor's ambush and the revelation of the android threat."
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.