* Born to a very special destiny, Anakin Skywalker spent the earliest years of his life as a slave on the remote planet of Tatooine. Already an accomplished mechanic and pilot, his unique affinity for the Force was discovered by Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn. Winning his freedom from his master, Watto, Anakin left his mother, Shmi, and began training as a Jedi, in spite of some strong reservations from other Jedi Masters on the Jedi Council in Coruscant. It was Obi-Wan Kenobi who guided the young Padawan after Qui-Gon was slain by Darth Maul. *Source: Back of card.