Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Millington's earlier admission that the Ultima machine was 'just bait' (E9) mirrors his later horrified realization that his reliance on it has created a fatal vulnerability, creating a thematic throughline of being ensnared by his own schemes."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This CALLBACK emphasizes the cyclical nature of Millington's hubris: he initially frames the Ultima machine as a tool for deception but becomes its victim when his strategy backfires. It reinforces his ideological blind spots and the escalating stakes of his conflict with the Doctor.
About Callback Connections
B explicitly references A. A later moment deliberately echoes an earlier one, creating a sense of narrative completeness and rewarding memory.