Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Black Dalek's initial demand for taranium recovery and pursuit on Mira directly leads to its later accusation of Chen for providing counterfeit taranium when the Time Destructor fails."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Black Dalek's relentless pursuit of the taranium core and its refusal to tolerate failure (Episode 15) sets the stage for its ruthless response to the failed Time Destructor test in Episode 17, where it immediately assumes sabotage and exposes Chen's betrayal.
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.