Shann Childsen
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Shann Childsen was an Imperial officer serving on the first Death Star.
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[edit] Biography
Lieutenant Childsen was an ardent believer in the New Order's anti-alien policies. Childsen particularly disliked such "primitive" species as Wookiees, Talz, and Ewoks. He was known as a bully by his fellow officers, and was demoted after a superior blamed him for a clerical error. However, Lieutenant Childsen's fanatical support of the New Order assisted in his selection as a security officer, and thus saved his career in the Imperial Navy.
He was in command of Detention Block AA-23 on the first Death Star when Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca infiltrated the area disguised as stormtroopers escorting their "prisoner" Chewbacca to rescue Princess Leia Organa. Childsen was subsequently shot by Luke before he could activate the alarm system.
[edit] Behind the scenes
Lt. Childsen was portrayed by Malcolm Tierney in A New Hope. According to the Star Wars IMDB Trivia Page, Tierney's voice was dubbed over.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Journal: The Fight for Justice (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope junior novel
- Star Wars 3: Death Star
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (Video clip only)
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
[edit] Non-canon appearances
[edit] Sources
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – A New Hope Limited (Card: Lt. Shann Childsen) (First identified as Shann Childsen)
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Special Edition Limited (Card: Sergeant Major Enfield)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 64 (Death Star - Detention Block)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
