Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Daleks' pursuit of the TARDIS in Episode 30 (via time machine) leads to their excavation and attempted destruction of the TARDIS in Episode 31."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Daleks' use of their time machine to locate the TARDIS in Episode 30 directly results in their excavation of the TARDIS in Episode 31. Their failed attempt to destroy it exposes their frustration with its impervious material.
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.