Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Vicki's panic-induced TARDIS flight in 'The Web Planet' (triggered by Barbara's absence) directly causes her vulnerability to the Daleks in 'Journey into Terror', leading to her capture. The Doctor blames himself for not ensuring everyone was aboard."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The unintended consequence of the Doctor's haste (leaving companions vulnerable) creates a direct continuity: Vicki's absence in 'Journey into Terror' exacerbates the Doctor's guilt and forces Ian to propose radical solutions.
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.