Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson)’s Timeline and Summary
- Qui-Gon and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, board the Trade Federation battle station as ambassadors in the peace negotiations.
- After an attempt is made on their lives, they escape the battle station and head to the planet of Naboo.
- There, Qui-Gon accidently saves the life of Jar Jar Binks. Jar Jar swears a life debt that Qui-Gon could probably do without.
- Jar Jar takes Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan to the Gungan city. There, Qui-Gon uses his Jedi mind trick to convince Boss Nass to give them transport to the Naboo capital.
- A short jaunt through the planet's core, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan locate and save Queen Amidala and her court.
- The Jedi join the others as they run the blockade and escape the planet.
- The ship is forced to land on Tatooine due to a broken hyperdrive. Qui-Gon heads into Mos Espa to buy the parts they need.
- At Watto's shop, he learns that Republic Credits are invalid currency on Tatooine. He must find another way to secure the parts.
- Qui-Gon, Padmé, and Jar Jar are invited to stay at Anakin's house. There, Qui-Gon accepts Anakin's offer to win the money they need in the Bonta Eve race.
- Qui-Gon makes the deal with Watto.
- Tending a wound Anakin receives fixing his pod. Qui-Gon analyzes the blood and discovers the boy has a midi-chlorian count higher than any living Jedi.
- The day of the race, Qui-Gon discusses the deal with Watto and ups the ante to include Anakin's freedom.
- Qui-Gon agrees to take the newly free Anakin to Coruscant and train him to be a Jedi.
- On the way to the ship, he battles Darth Maul, barely escaping the planet with the others.
- On Coruscant, Qui-Gon goes before the Jedi Council to inform them of his Sith attacker and his desire to have Anakin trained in the ways of the Force.
- When the council determines they will not train Anakin, Qui-Gon says he will train the boy himself. The council orders him to escort Queen Amidala back to Naboo and see if they can draw out the mysterious Sith.
- Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan join Padmé during the castle siege. They encounter Darth Maul and engage him in a lightsaber duel.
- During the duel, Qui-Gon is stabbed by Darth Maul.
- After Obi-Wan defeats Darth Maul, he tries to comfort his dying master. Qui-Gon's final wish is that Obi-Wan train Anakin as a Jedi, believing the boy is the chosen one who will bring balance to the Force.