Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Consuls' authorization of covert arms for the Fosters (Episode 21) exacerbates the tension that leads to Proctor Neman's interference in Episode 22, where he obstructs the Doctor's investigation."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The covert arms decision escalates paranoia and militarization on Traken, which Neman leverages to justify his obstructive actions (e.g., advising against visiting the grove). This shows how systemic decisions (Episode 21) enable Neman's behavior (Episode 22).
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.