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In this episode I will be going over 7 interesting facts about the Force.
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Number 1: The Force is made up of two halves
The first half is the living Force.
All life in the physical universe comes together to form the living Force.
Since the living Force is created by all living things, it’s the part of the Force that
Force users like the Jedi manipulate to wield various powers like telekinesis.
The second half is the cosmic force and it is fed by the living Force.
When life (part of the Living Force) dies, it feeds the cosmic Force, which makes up
the more spiritual side.
If the Force has a will, it comes from the cosmic Force.
The cosmic Force is what “speaks” to Force users, gives them visions, prophesies, intuition,
and other similar abilities.
Number 2: Midichlorians communicate with the Force
Midichlorians are the microscopic life in all living cells that are able to communicate
with the Force.
Serving as receptors to connect individuals to the Force, the concentration of midi-chlorians
in one’s cells determines their natural affinity for the Force and serve as a conduit
through which intelligent beings can connect to Force.
Force users that are able to quiet their mind can listen to the midi-chlorians, which in
turn communicate the will of the Force.
While anyone can learn to use the Force, those with a higher midichlorian count will have
a stronger affinity.
Number 3: Some locations have a stronger force presence
At the center of the Star Wars galaxy, there’s a Force plane where the Force priestesses
live and from which all the midi-chlorians are produced.
Life originates from this planet and spreads outward to the rest of the galaxy.
While the Force exists everywhere, some places have been found to have a much stronger Force
presence - such as Mortis.
There are also some planets that are considered sacred or holy places, possibly also because
of a strong Force presence.
One example is Ilum, where the Jedi get the kyber crystals for their lightsabers.
Number 4: There is a Church of the Force
Not all those who follow the Force are Force wielders.
Some people believe in the Force and the traditions that follow it but lack the Force sensitivity
or training to wield the powers.
Many of those people would still follow the dogma of their chosen faith, such as the Church
of the Force.
Formed in secrecy during the reign of the Empire, the Church of the Force didn’t believe
Imperial propaganda painting the Jedi as traitors and worked to preserve any Jedi history and
artifacts they could recover.
Number 5: There are multiple Force Factions
While the Jedi and the Sith are arguably the most famous factions of Force Users, there
are various other groups who are affiliated with the Force.
Examples include the Nightsisters of Dathomir, who were a clan of witches that utilized the
dark side of the Fore indirectly through dark magick; the Lasat, who approach the Force
in a much more religious way.
They worship the light side of the Force, which they call the “Ashla”, and trust
in it for guidance and protection; and the Dagoyan Masters who were a group of Force-sensitive
Bardottans that condemned other Force users for directly wielding Force energy, considering
it a sacrilege.
Number 6: Only lightsided users can become Force Ghosts
In the official Star Wars canon, only Jedi or practitioners of the light side of the
force are able to project Force ghosts.
Ordinary people without the Force, even the good guys, are unable to do it.
It seems like the actual projection of an identity, a form, and a voice from beyond
the veil requires a significant amount of focus.
Number 7: The Balance of the Force
The prophecy of the Chosen One says that he will bring balance to the Force.
But what does this mean?
While there’s no concrete answer in Star Wars, Lor San Tekka does specify that (at
least in his opinion) “without the Jedi, there can be no balance to the Force.”
This would indicate that “balance” isn’t referring to some sort of cosmic scales that
are tipped based on how many Force users are in the light vs the dark, but that the Jedi
have some sort of inherent balancing effect.
Considering the Sith and other darksiders strive to bend the Force to their will, whereas
the Jedi strive to deny their own desires and instead fulfill the will of the Force,
it would make sense that the Force is more in balance when it’s not being twisted.
And there you have it!
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