Causal strong strength

Narrative Connection

How these two moments in the story relate

Why These Connect

The narrative assertion

"The explosion of Arcturus' casing (due to Ssorg's sonic weapon) directly leads to the Doctor's revelation of Arcturus' true motive: preventing Peladon from joining the Galactic Federation to protect his planet's mineral interests. This exposes Arcturus as a traitor and sets up Hepesh's subsequent treachery."

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.