It was awarded to pilots who helped protect the Alliance during its escape to Hoth, and ensured the secrecy of their arrival by destroying all Imperial space probes in the Habassa sector, and eliminating the Star Destroyer Relentless as well as its task force of Frigates.
Keyan Farlander received the award for his role in helping the Mon Calamari Star Cruisers Yali and Maria escape Imperial attack on their way to the new Rebel Echo Base on Hoth.