Causal strong strength S4E13 → S4E14

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate


Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"Bragen's declaration of martial law over Hensell's body in Episode 5 triggers the Daleks' abandonment of subservience in Episode 6, as human infighting creates their opportunity to seize control."

inferred by llm_cross_episode_character

Why This Matters Across Episodes

The longer arc this connection carries

Bragen's actions (isolating prisoners, seizing power) remove human unity, fulfilling the Daleks' strategic prerequisite from Episode 5. The causal link shows how human collaboration (Bragen) enables Dalek domination.

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.

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