Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Doctor learns Minyans have reached their end
S15E17
·
Underworld Part 1
To
Doctor harnesses K9 to save the Argo
S15E17
·
Underworld Part 1
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's learning about the Minyans' Quest and their degeneration from regeneration leads directly to his integration of K9 into the ship's systems, a technical solution to their immediate peril."
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.