Anakin Skywalker's M-count is an astonishing 20,000, surpassing even Master Yoda and Emperor Palpatine. Midi-chlorians aren't the only factor in wielding the Force - training and dedication are just as crucial. Characters like Sabine Wren prove that even with a low M-count, anyone can become a Force-wielding warrior.

Star Wars' Chosen One of the Force - Anakin Skywalker - has a high Midi-chlorian count, but what is his M-count exactly, and how does it compare to other characters? George Lucas' most controversial Star Wars inclusion was undoubtedly the Midi-chlorians in the prequels. Many assumed that the Midi-chlorians explained exactly what the Force was, though Lucas intended them to be microscopic organisms that simply aid beings in communing with the Force.

Midi-chlorians were first mentioned by Qui-Gon Jinn in relation to Anakin Skywalker. Many have since theorized that the Force and high M-count link to how Anakin Skywalker was created in...