Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Merak shows Romana Astra’s bangle
S16E23
·
The Armageddon Factor Part 3
To
Doctor reveals Zeos machine and war truth
S16E23
·
The Armageddon Factor Part 3
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The revelation of Mentalis (beat_9669ae32ced7c1ce) prompts the Doctor to reveal the truth to Shapp (beat_07d9e11921d0b2a9)."
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.