Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Dalek 2's tactical encirclement of the cave in Ep 34 causes the Daleks to launch a full assault on Mechanus in Ep 35 when they perceive the Mechanoids as a greater threat."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Daleks' failure to contain the crew in the cave in Ep 34 leads to their broadened and more aggressive invasion of the planet in Ep 35.
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.