Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Thals enter Dalek ambush with peace offering
S1E8
·
The Ambush
To
Ian confronts Alydon’s grief over Temmosus
S1E8
·
The Ambush
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ian helps the Thal escape, this leads to a meeting and the confirmation of Temmosus' death."
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.