Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Black Dalek's decision to include Chen in the strike force in Episode 17 ('you will accompany the task force') directly leads to Chen's assertion of Dalek-backed authority over the Galactic Council in Episode 20. Chen's mission to recover the taranium core positions him as the Daleks' enforcer on the Council."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This connection highlights the Black Dalek's strategic use of Chen as a tool for expanding its influence. The Dalek's earlier command (Episode 17) creates the conditions for Chen's later behavior (Episode 20), demonstrating the Daleks' long-term planning.
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.