Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The theft of the taranium core and Zephon’s betrayal in Episode 11 result in the Daleks issuing a direct command to eliminate the Doctor and his companions in Episode 12."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor’s theft of the taranium core and Zephon’s exposure of his disguise directly trigger the Daleks' manhunt, culminating in the Black Dalek’s order to eliminate the fugitives.
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.