u/Apprehensive_Fig8087

If we follow the explicit textual explanation in The Phantom Menace of Anakin's immaculate conception. The logic of Mal's insane "the midi-chlorians are Anakin's father" bit almost works, but the problem is that THE WILL OF THE FORCE used the midi-chlorians to create Anakin. You can't draft pseudo spiritual space semen; she should have drafted the proverbial "Lightsaber" whence it came.

And unfortunately, Van already had "The Force" as a draft pick in Wild Card.

Also, Jimmy Smits was right there as Leia's adopted daddy.