Bushy162 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Anakin has a higher midichlorian count than any jedi, and like the 2nd highest of siths, so why didn't he thrash obi-wan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Because it was over when he didn't have the high ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy162 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 But before that, I mean at the beginning of the fight, it's was pretty even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Having a high midichlorian count means squat when you lack experience. Plus Anakin's mind was clouded by anger, and his own arrogance, so he wasn't thinking properly. He simply expected to win, which is not enough on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Ciao Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Anakin lost because it was necessary to the story for him to lose. Any in-universe explanation is only a justification for that. That being said... First off, Anakin has the high-midichlorian count of ANYONE, not just Jedi. If you're referring to the 1st highest Sith as Palpatine, I believe that's inaccurate. While we haven't had specific information about Palpatine's midichlorian count, it is reasonable to suppose that Anakin's was still higher. They remarked how he'd had the highest count ever found by the Jedi in TPM, and since he's the Chosen One, that would imply a significance to his power/potential i.e. he really DOES have the highest midichlorian count. Also, in AotC, Palpatine tells Anakin, "I foresee you will become the greatest of all the Jedi, even more powerful than Master Yoda." In RotS, he tells Yoda, "Lord Vader will become more powerful than either of us." Now, on to the meat of the question. The high ground is an answer inconsistent with TPM - Maul had the high ground, yet Obi-wan was able to leap out and slice 'n' dice without being skewered himself. The better answer is Anakin's anger and inexperience. Remember, despite his high midichlorian count, he was said that he could/would BECOME more powerful than Yoda or Palpatine. Midichlorians are POTENTIAL, not current level of power. However, the line between skill/experience and raw power has always been a murky one in the EU. Obviously, despite his inexperience, in AotC Anakin is noted to be extremely capable, probably due to the edge his high count gives him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerevick Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 In the Episode III game, Anakin performs a move in mid flight to prevent his arm and legs from being severed. Somehow he managed to evade the critical strikes and kill Obi Wan. Is it not plausible that Anakin exposed too much of himself when he leapt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmars147 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Maybe he felt that if he stalled the fight long enough, Obi-wan would accept his offer to run away Maybe he was to arrogant and was not concentrating Maybe he was to caught up in what he would be or could be if he won Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares Navaar Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Because when you're 2 feet above molten lava, it bites to remember that midi-chlorians are combustible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShatterPoint Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Obi Wan was the greatest master of the Soresu form of lightsaber combat, which focused on defense and energy conservation. He let Anakin bash against his defenses until he became frustrated and tired. Combined with Anakin's arrogance, this frustration led him to make the fateful mistake of leaping to attack Obi Wan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexrd Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Anakin has a higher midichlorian count than any jedi, and like the 2nd highest of siths, so why didn't he thrash obi-wan? Midi-Chlorians = Force attunement and potential, not power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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