We know from the Expanded Universe that different creatures can interact with the Force in different ways (The best example would be the ysalamiri). At that point, they noticed a correlation (not even needing causation) between Force sensitivity and midi-chlorian count and from then on, that became the standard test… not because the midi-chlorians create the connection to the Force, but simply because a being with a close connection will end up having more midi-chlorians in their blood. Eventually, they probably expanded their scope and tried approaching the problem scientifically. They probably studied and meditated for millennia looking for a way to precisely measure Force sensitivity. Like most of us would, they probably started by trying spiritual or Force-based tests. I would imagine that (until midi-chlorians were considered) the Jedi probably spent lots of time, effort and credits researching ways to detect force-sensitivity. Sure, part of it was just the masters sitting around during Lunch trying to find a way to prove who was best… but they also needed ways to seek out and recruit more Force-sensitives to their cause. You have to imagine that the Jedi needed ways to measure Force sensitivity. There needs only be a connection saying that with greater force ability, you will find a higher midi-chlorian count and nothing needs to exist stating that one causes the other.
However, if the Jedi were simply using midi-chlorians as a measuring tool, there would only need to be a CORRELATION present. This is what throws most people off as there seems to be an implication that the midi-chlorians CAUSE the person to be more closely attuned to the Force. What we DO know about midi-chlorians is that the Jedi council measures a midi-chlorian count to see how strong a being’s connection to the Force is. Let’s just start with it as a normal living thing, similar to an amoeba. We will get to that later, but let’s start by imagining a midi-chlorian as simply a tiny little cellular life form, but forget everything you think you know about its relationship with the Force. Through my interpretation, midi-chlorians are only important for one purpose: they are the way that the Jedi are able to measure force ability. I think that everyone misunderstood this scene by interpreting the midi-chlorians to be much more important than they actually are. As a matter of fact, all he really says is that they are a symbiotic life form. I want to start by saying that nowhere in Qui-Gon’s explanation (see above) does he say that the midi-chlorians create the Force or that they even create a being’s connection to the Force. When you learn to quiet your mind, you will hear them speaking to you They continually speak to you, telling you the will of the Force. Without the midi-chlorians, life could not exist, and we would have no knowledge of the Force. Qui-Gon Jinn : Life forms living together for mutual advantage. Qui-Gon Jinn : Midi-chlorians are a microscopic lifeform that reside within all living cells and communicates with the Force.Īnakin Skywalker : They live inside of me? I’ve been wondering…what are midi-chlorians? Here’s what we know about midi-chlorians from the movie:Īnakin Skywalker : Master, sir, I heard Yoda talking about midi-chlorians. I hope that by sharing my interpretation of midi-chlorians, maybe you will also be able to see them in a different light. But what it really comes down to is that if we accept (which I have) that canon is canon… I would rather do some mental gymnastics and find a way to like midi-chlorians than just sit around and let them spoil the stories for me. See, as a Star Wars fan, I want to be able to love everything about that Galaxy Far, Far Away and I really enjoy opportunities to justify and retcon until things make sense. That’s why I am going to attempt to explain why they might not be so bad after all. Even more surprising, while most Star Wars controversies are bemoaned by a few disgruntled fans, midi-chlorians are hated by everyone. Midi-chlorians are criticized for demystifying the force and for turning the energy that surrounds us and binds us into nothing more than an infection. People hate them so much even Jar Jar gets to pick on them. I think that midi-chlorians are probably one of the most hated aspects of Star Wars.
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