Shann Childsen was an Imperial officer serving on the first Death Star.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Behind the scenes 3 Appearances 3.1 Non-canon appearances 4 Sources 4.1 In other languages

BiographyEdit

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 to rescue Princess Leia Organa, disguised as stormtroopers escorting their Wookiee "prisoner". Childsen was subsequently shot by Luke before he could activate the alarm system.

Behind the scenesEdit

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.

AppearancesEdit

• 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

Non-canon appearancesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
• LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

SourcesEdit

• 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 37 (LEI4, The Rescue of Princess Leia)
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 64 (DEA8, Death Star - Detention Block)
• Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia