Who Is Tycho Celchu? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tycho Celchu is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 49 comic issue appearances. A former Imperial fighter pilot, Tycho Celchu switched sides following the destruction of his homeworld by the Death Star. A longtime member of Rogue Squadron, Celchu is a close friend of Wedge Antilles.

Who is Tycho Celchu?

Tycho Celchu was born on Alderaan , but chose to attend the Imperial Naval Academy to become a starfighter pilot. One of his main instructors was Soontir Fel, and his classmates included Biggs Darklighter and Derek "Hobbie" Klivian , with whom he became friends. Fel was a good instructor and Tycho was one of the classes best pilots, though he was never able to shoot down Fel in any of their simulations. After graduation, Biggs and Hobbie defected to the Rebel Alliance, which tainted Fel's reputation. Tycho became a TIE pilot on the Star Destroyer Accuser. On his 21st birthday, Tycho was communicating with his family on Alderaan, when suddenly the communication cut out. He believed it was merely interference and planned on giving his father a hard time about it next time they spoke, but soon he found out that Alderaan had been destroyed by the Death Star. This was the turning point for Tycho, who decided to join the Rebellion.

Key facts

Tycho Celchu is of human origin and first appeared in "The Rebel Opposition, Chapter 1". The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 49 recorded issue appearances, Tycho Celchu ranks among the most featured characters in comics.