Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Cybermen's successful breach of the loading bay defenses in Episode 540 is part of the conflict that the Doctor intervened in, contributing to the pattern of interference he is on trial for."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Cybermen's breach demonstrates the danger that necessitated the Doctor's actions, providing concrete evidence for his defense that he fights evil.
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.