Star of Valor

The Star of Valor was a military decoration of the Glorious Armada of the Golden Empire. It was the third highest award for combat valor and the fourth highest overall, ranking below the Cross of Keltrayu and above the Medal of Courage.

Often referred to simple as "the Star", the medal was awarded to "a servicebeing who performs an action of gallantry, in the face of the enemy, at the risk of death, above and beyond the call of duty, not meeting the criteria of Hero of the Golden Empire". The Cross of Keltrayu and the Star of Valor required the same degree of gallantry, but the Cross was the higher award, as it required the recipient to have intentionally sacrificed his life to protect others.

The medal was an eight-pointed silver star, suspended from a silver and purple ribbon. It was typically awarded by a Legate or a very senior officer, such as a Royal Navy Captain or an Army or Starfighter Corps Colonel. In awarding the seventeen Stars of Valor earned at the Battle of Shest Minor, Breek Zagrev insisted on personally presenting them all rather than delegating the task to another officer.