Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Stott reveals trapped dimensions and mission
S17E15
·
Nightmare of Eden Part 3
To
Mandrel battle ends in narrow victory
S17E15
·
Nightmare of Eden Part 3
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Stott's revelation that he can move between the projection and the Empress is directly leveraged later when Romana, Stott, and K9 must escape back through Eden while the Doctor remains behind. His ability is integral to the plan's execution."
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.