Why Qui-Gon Jinn Was the Most Powerful Jedi in the Galaxy

He foresaw everything that would unfold in a mighty vision of the future.

Portrait of Qui-Gon Jinn as imagined by Midjourney. Photoshopped by author.

In a moment of weakness, I promised the rascal Smillew Rahcuef to explain through a Medium story why I’m convinced that Qui-Gon Jinn is by far the most powerful Jedi in the Star Wars universe.

Now, the time has finally come to deliver on that promise.

The reason why Qui-Gon Jinn is the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy is because he had seen everything that would unfold throughout the Skywalker Saga in a vision of the future, sacrificing himself to ensure the fulfilling of the Chosen One prophecy.

I guess some ellaboration is required here, right?

Let’s get on with it.

Who is Qui-Gon Jinn?

“A venerable if maverick Jedi Master, Qui-Gon Jinn was a student of the living Force. Qui-Gon lived for the moment, espousing a philosophy of ‘feel, don’t think — use your instincts.’”

— Star Wars Databank

Qui-Gon was introduced in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace written and directed by George Lucas and released in 1999. Besides being Obi-Wan Kenobi’s mentor, his mission to protect queen Padmé Amidala leads him to…