Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Bragen's coup (Episode 13) catalyzes Janley and Valmar's desperate attempt to use the Daleks against him (Episode 14), as they seek any means to survive his purges."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This connection is pivotal to Bragen's downfall arc: his ruthless pursuit of power creates a cycle of desperation among his allies, driving them to collaborate with the very forces they sought to control.
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.