Jonno said:
As far as the films present the situation (and that's where I personally draw the line), the X-Wing vs. TIE match is at the very least equal, and the outcome of a dogfight entirely depends on pilot skill and courage... and that's the whole point. Or at least it used to be.
Actually, the outcome of a dogfight now entirely depends on each pilot's midichlorian count. I wonder if Revisited will reveal whether Luke's MC count was high enough. Seems like a good topic for Yoda and Ghost Ben to discuss as Luke's leaving Dagobah in ESB.
BEN: If only he had as many midichlorians as his father. That boy is our last hope.
YODA: No. There is another. And higher her midichlorian count is. Less training will she require. Good this is, as too damn old I am.