Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Zephon’s Accusations and Execution
S3E12
·
Devil's Planet
To
Black Dalek orders relentless pursuit
S3E12
·
Devil's Planet
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Black Dalek executes Zephon after he threatens the Daleks' unity. This action leads directly to the Black Dalek demanding the location of the Doctor's ship, because now he knows he truly cannot trust Chen, and the Doctor and party represent a huge 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.