Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Cargo ship lurches into mechanical ruin
S17E17
·
The Horns of Nimon Part 1
To
Doctor risks TARDIS bridge to save crippled ship
S17E17
·
The Horns of Nimon Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Skonnon ship being off course and unable to steer (beat_991e956d518163ec) leads to the Doctor's successful extension of a defence shield (beat_21bc4dd3446920db), establishing the TARDIS's temporary connection to the ship."
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.