Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Chen’s public declaration of alliance with the Daleks (earning his seat at the conference) enables him to present the taranium core to the Daleks in Episode 11, furthering his ambition."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The alliance established in Episode 10 provides Chen the platform and authority to deliver the taranium core in Episode 11. His role as the ‘newest member’ of the Dalek council is a direct result of his betrayal.
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.