The Shield of Yavin represented recognition bestowed upon Rebel Alliance starfighter aviators. Its establishment as a formal honor occurred following the Battle of Yavin.
Keyan Farlander was a recipient of this honor due to his contributions in aiding the Alliance fleet to escape Imperial forces, obtain crucial provisions, seize prototype technology, and ultimately inflict significant destruction at an Imperial Deepdock. This destruction was achieved by utilizing the Corvette Ram's Head to obliterate the bridge towers of numerous Star Destroyers.