Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Jo's infiltration route (via Spiridon vegetation transport) and Wester's role as an observer of Dalek labor practices in Episode 17 directly enable the Dalek Leader's declaration of martial law and forced Spiridon labor patrols in Episode 18."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Daleks' tightening control in Episode 18 is a direct escalation from the transport-based supply chain Jo sought to exploit. Wester's initial role as an observer of Spiridon labor translates into their coerced participation in these patrols, tying the two events together causally.
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.