Another essential element of any Star Wars film is the use of Jedi (or Sith) force-related powers. Whether it be the power to influence weak minds ("These aren't the droids you're looking for"), the ability to levitate or throw objects telekinetically, the underused power to see the future, the ability to jump impossible distances (as if the Jedi were levitating themselves as they would an object), the ability to choke victims remotely, or the power to shoot lightning from their fingertips, these superhuman gifts need to be on display in Episode VII. Since Episode VII is called The Force Awakens, it seems likely at least one character will be discovering the ability to use the force. Perhaps new force abilities will be shown, such as remote viewing or scanning the past? Those kinds of powers are not so different from seeing the (possible) future and would surely help any Jedi quickly solve a mystery and identify the bad guy. As Obi-Wan would surely say, "Use the force!"
Mike has lived in the UK, Japan and the USA. Currently, he is based in Iowa with his wife and 2 young children. After working for many years as a writer and editor for a large corporation, he is now a freelancer. He has been fortunate enough to contribute to many books on Doctor Who over the last 20 years and is now concentrating on original sci-fi & fantasy short stories, with recent sales including Flame Tree, Uffda, and The Martian Wave. Also, look for his contribution on Blake's 7 to "You and Who Else", a charity anthology to be released later this year.
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