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Chang

resigned resilient observant resentful proactive dutiful vengeful courageous deceptive cynical
Chang serves as a technician aboard the Wheel space station. He handles power room repairs, retrieves Bernalium rods, and inspects cargo in loading bays. Chang reports to Duggan and Ryan, coordinates with crew like Laleham and Vallance, and pushes through exhaustion from consecutive shifts to offer aid during crises. Observant, he spots defective parts and crate anomalies. Proactive and resilient, he resists Cyberman ambushes by hurling obstacles, prioritizing duty amid sabotage threats.
50 appearances
Criminal underworld and theatrical deception
Also known as: Mister Chang, CHANG, the Great Chang, Li H'sen, Mr. Chang, Chang

Chang's Journey

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50 moments
Season 5 (5) Season 14 (45)
S5E38 · The Wheel In Space Part 4
Bennett delegates Duggan to inspect Bernalium

Weary and slightly frustrated, but resigned to the crew’s overwhelmed state and the lack of recognition for his efforts.

Chang offers to help Duggan and Ryan but is dismissed by Duggan. His exhaustion is evident, as he mentions having worked two consecutive watches. Chang’s presence in the scene is …

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S5E38 · The Wheel In Space Part 4
Duggan asserts solo control over Bernalium

Bitter exhaustion—his sarcasm (‘Some people have all the luck’) reveals his frustration with the workload, but his quick dismissal by Duggan leaves him with no recourse. His resignation is tinged with a quiet observation of the station’s crumbling order.

Chang, his own fatigue evident from his sarcastic remark (‘Some people have all the luck’), offers help but is immediately dismissed by Duggan. He stands slightly apart from the others, …

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S5E38 · The Wheel In Space Part 4
Defective Bernalium triggers repair crisis

Urgent but not panicked, with a subtle undercurrent of unease. Chang’s emotional state is one of focused compliance—he trusts Duggan’s authority and the urgency of the situation, but there’s a flicker of something unspoken in his demeanor, as if he senses that this problem is part of a larger, unresolved issue. His emotional range is limited by the station’s culture of crisis management, where questions come second to action.

Chang stands in the Power Room, listening to Duggan’s discovery of the sabotaged rods with a mix of surprise and urgency. He absorbs the information quickly, his body language shifting …

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S5E38 · The Wheel In Space Part 4
Chang’s Discovery and Cyberman Ambush

Emotionally hollow, his actions driven entirely by external control. No trace of his prior loyalty or camaraderie with Chang or other crew members.

Vallance, like Laleham, is under Cyberman hypnosis and moves with eerie synchronization. He picks up a box of Bernalium and exits the loading bay with Laleham, his actions devoid of …

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S5E38 · The Wheel In Space Part 4
Vallance admits Cyberman into Power Room

Calm and detached, her emotions suppressed by the hypnosis. She exhibits none of her usual warmth or camaraderie, instead operating as an extension of the Cybermen’s will.

Laleham, also under Cyberman hypnosis, arrives with Vallance to deliver the Bernalium rods. She insists the rods are correct, reinforcing Vallance’s claims and distracting Duggan from the Cyberman’s entry. Her …

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Affiliations

Tong of the Black Scorpion
member
Criminal Terrorism and Theatrical Brutality

Li H'sen Chang is extensively involved with the Tong of the Black Scorpion, conducting acts and controlling operations, indicating a high level of membership or leadership.

Band of Death
member
Terrorism and sacrificial victim procurement for esoteric technological rituals

Chang's involvement with the Band of Death, though less extensive, still shows a clear role in the organization, suggesting membership.

Wheel Station Crew
member
Orbital Space Station Defense and Cyber-Invasion Response

Chang serves as a technician aboard the Wheel, indicating he is a crew member operating the station since he handles repairs and works with other crew to manage the station.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 5 · asteroid

Chang serves as a technician aboard the Wheel space station. He handles power room repairs, retrieves Bernalium rods, and inspects cargo in loading bays. Chang reports to Duggan and Ryan, coordinates with crew like Laleham and Vallance, and pushes through exhaustion from consecutive shifts to offer aid during crises. Observant, he spots defective parts and crate anomalies. Proactive and resilient, he resists Cyberman ambushes by hurling obstacles, prioritizing duty amid sabotage threats.