Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate

Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The Doctor and Romana analyzing the Nimon's energy beam and direction beam leads them to realize it's focused on a black hole and could create a hyperspace gateway, which is confirmed when two more Nimons arrive, revealing the full invasion plan."

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.