Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Mandrell sets execution deadline for Doctor
S15E13
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The Sun Makers Part 1
To
Doctor and Cordo prepare for mission
S15E13
·
The Sun Makers Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Mandrell's threat to kill Leela if the Doctor fails to return (beat_bc245bfa4d17f1e4) creates urgency, causing the Doctor and Cordo to prepare to leave for the ConSum Bank (beat_bf586fe2e63e1b31). The hostage situation directly drives the mission."
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.