The designation "Heroes of Yavin" was bestowed upon a squad within the Rebel Alliance, commanded by Princess Leia Organa, following the battle of Yavin. This group fought in the conflict against the forces of the Galactic Empire. Colonel Chouch of the rebellion regarded Wedge Antilles as one of these Heroes of Yavin.
The initial appearance of the Heroes of Yavin occurred in Star Wars (2015) 1, which was released in 2015. Within Star Wars Legends continuity, the small group of Rebels under Leia Organa's leadership was known as the "Heroes of Yavin." The 2016 Star Wars Helmet Collection 12 incorporated this title into canon. The original Star Wars (Marvel Comics 1977) comics series from Marvel Comics, published between 1977 and 1986, used the term "Star Warriors" to refer to the Heroes of Yavin.